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D380 JRL

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,956 mi
Last recorded113,956 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD380 JRL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 113,956 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 111,912 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 111,892 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 110,190 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 108,463 miles

fuel tank showed signs of leaking, ok at time of test

Pass 27 Apr 2016 107,207 miles

offside and nearside rear lower shock mounting rubbers deteriorating

slight blow from front exhaust joint

Fail 26 Apr 2016 107,148 miles

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

offside and nearside rear lower shock mounting rubbers deteriorating

slight blow from front exhaust joint

Pass 15 May 2015 105,062 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 102,838 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 99,763 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 93,699 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 86,131 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 86,127 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

headlamp aims reset

Pass 14 Jan 2010 86,124 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Jan 2010 86,124 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 75,289 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 67,701 miles

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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D380 JRL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 D380 JRL, 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 D380 JRL registered?

D380 JRL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 August 1986.

Is D380 JRL safe to buy?

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