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D422 MWL

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,680 mi
Last recorded137,680 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD422 MWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 137,680 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 137,680 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 136,935 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 136,389 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 134,934 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 132,910 miles

Clutch & throttle pedal rubbers missing.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle underside muddy making close inspection difficult

Fail 22 Aug 2015 132,901 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal rubber missing

oil leak at front spherical joints

throttle pedal rubber missing

vehicle underside muddy making close inspection difficult

Fail 10 Aug 2015 132,897 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak at front spherical joints

vehicle underside muddy making close inspection difficult

Pass 23 Jun 2014 131,504 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 131,481 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 96,238 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 129,872 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 129,872 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2008
Pass 10 May 2007 127,319 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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D422 MWL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 D422 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 D422 MWL registered?

D422 MWL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1986.

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