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D482 ART

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,065 mi
Last recorded139,065 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2010
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD482 ART
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2010 139,065 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 129,943 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 125,007 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 122,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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D482 ART is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D482 ART, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D482 ART?

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What year was D482 ART registered?

D482 ART is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 November 1986.

Is D482 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for D482 ART shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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