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D371 JEC

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,470 mi
Last recorded100,470 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD371 JEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 100,470 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 97,413 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 96,114 miles

front discs corroded

nearside rear wheel binding

Pass 6 Jan 2010 93,091 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 90,176 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 90,023 miles

Centre Front Upper Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2007 82,692 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 80,283 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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D371 JEC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D371 JEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 40 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D371 JEC registered?

D371 JEC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 November 1986.

Is D371 JEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D371 JEC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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