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D462 UJR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

173,450 mi
Last recorded173,450 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD462 UJR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 173,450 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 15 Aug 2019 173,070 miles

Front passenger and drivers side swivel housing seals slightly leaking oil.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 172,425 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable steering joint on steering box slight wear. (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general condition of chassis is corroded all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2015 171,059 miles

*Exhaust inter pipe mounting fractured away

*play/wear n/s/f steering drag link ball joint*

Both headlamp aims on left/right limit

Brake pedal rubber split

Engine oil leak

Exhaust tail pipe fouling chassis

Marks in drivers seat belt

No tow bar eletrics

O/s/r cross-member/chassis damaged

P.a.s pipes close to steering column

Fail 20 Feb 2015 170,992 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

*Both front steering drag link ball joint gaiters split and play/wear*

*Long handbrake travel*

Both headlamp aims on left/right limits

Brake pedal rubber split

Chassis cross-member damaged

Exhaust tail pipe fouling chassis // Exhaust inter silencer mounting fractured away

Marks in front seat belts

No tow bar eletrics

O/s/r chassis damaged

P.a.s pipe very close to steering column (old signs of rubbing)

Various oil leaks

Pass 26 Feb 2014 169,572 miles

accident damage to o/s of rear crossmember

slight play in no 1 ball joint

Pass 31 Jan 2013 168,655 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 168,655 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 167,877 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 167,876 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 165,505 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 165,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Dec 2004 162,363 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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D462 UJR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D462 UJR, 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 D462 UJR registered?

D462 UJR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1986.

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