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D462 XVV

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Lpg 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,318 mi
Last recorded146,318 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD462 XVV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 146,318 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT HUB SEAL SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 12 Jun 2008 139,439 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 139,439 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 132,214 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 123,802 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 XVV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc lpg 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 D462 XVV, 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 XVV registered?

D462 XVV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 November 1986.

Is D462 XVV safe to buy?

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