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D51 UAO

1986 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,579 mi
Last recorded103,579 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD51 UAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2009 103,579 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 103,457 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 101,757 miles

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

front tyres feathering

Pass 8 Dec 2007 100,902 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres slightly feathering on inner edges

underside corroding

Pass 4 Dec 2006 99,338 miles

slight play in front and rear wheel bearings

underside corroding

Fail 2 Dec 2006 99,313 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

slight play in front and rear wheel bearings

underside corroding

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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D51 UAO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D51 UAO, 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 D51 UAO registered?

D51 UAO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 December 1986.

Is D51 UAO safe to buy?

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