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D427 MWL

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,731 mi
Last recorded100,731 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD427 MWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2022 100,731 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 100,731 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2021 100,731 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 104,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2016 100,731 miles

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

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

slight play in steering

Pass 25 Jun 2014 100,731 miles

front propshaft joint worn

Fail 2 May 2006 84,911 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Trailing arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

oil leak

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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D427 MWL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D427 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 D427 MWL registered?

D427 MWL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 1986.

Is D427 MWL safe to buy?

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