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D42 OFJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,849 mi
Last recorded140,849 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD42 OFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 140,849 miles

Bonnet mounted spare wheel

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front bull bar fitted

Hazard tell-tale in switch not working

Nearside seatbelt taped

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside windscreen washer poor

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust mounting worn

Pass 10 May 2010 134,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nsr brake disc scored (strong advise)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf tracta housing leaking oil

Fail 7 May 2010 134,003 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nsr brake disc scored (strong advise)

Nsr hub oil seal leaking oil (not yet onto disc)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf tyre low on pressure

osf tracta housing leaking oil

Pass 3 Feb 2009 127,730 miles

Corrosion around bulkhead

Nearside rear bump stop loose

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 126,734 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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D42 OFJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D42 OFJ, 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 D42 OFJ registered?

D42 OFJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 1986.

Is D42 OFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D42 OFJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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