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D398 GDE

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,064 mi
Last recorded144,064 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD398 GDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 144,064 miles

both front ralco seals leaking slightley ok at time of test

Pass 18 May 2010 142,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 142,085 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 142,080 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 140,488 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 140,488 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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D398 GDE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D398 GDE, 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 D398 GDE registered?

D398 GDE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 December 1986.

Is D398 GDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D398 GDE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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