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D415 MWL

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,280 mi
Last recorded140,280 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD415 MWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 140,280 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 140,280 miles

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 140,280 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres perishing

modifed for off road use

rear x member corroding

Pass 2 May 2010 140,280 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 140,280 miles

o/s mirror cracked

rear chassis legs corrode not yet in prescribed area advise repairs

Pass 14 Mar 2008 139,326 miles

rear chassis members corroding

Pass 19 Feb 2007 137,425 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

front rhombus joints leaking slightly

o/s mirror slightly cracked

oil leak

wiper blades splitting

Pass 7 Feb 2006 135,140 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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D415 MWL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc 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 D415 MWL, 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 D415 MWL registered?

D415 MWL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 September 1986.

Is D415 MWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D415 MWL 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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