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D452 KWR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,101 mi
Last recorded135,101 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD452 KWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 135,101 miles

Both wipers streaky

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 131,050 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 131,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 126,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 119,395 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering uj before box (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 119,367 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering uj before box (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 109,532 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 107,086 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 107,086 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 110,065 miles

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

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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D452 KWR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D452 KWR, 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 D452 KWR registered?

D452 KWR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 December 1986.

Is D452 KWR safe to buy?

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