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D525 UTL

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

71,824 mi
Last recorded71,824 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD525 UTL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 71,824 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nsf floor around body fixing badly rusted

rear cross member badly rusted

Fail 1 Sep 2020 71,823 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nsf floor around body fixing badly rusted

rear cross member badly rusted

Pass 22 Aug 2019 70,922 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 70,922 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 70,680 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 70,680 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 67,374 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 66,459 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 66,448 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2015 66,197 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 66,197 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 65,689 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 65,689 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 64,502 miles

fuel tank filler cap cork sealing washer poor (Advise attention)

rear cross member and rear chasses legs quite corroded (Advise attention)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 64,502 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

fuel tank filler cap cork sealing washer poor (Advise attention)

rear cross member and rear chasses legs quite corroded (Advise attention)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 63,709 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 247,568 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

corrosion at ends of both chassis rails,rear crossmember/tow bar deliberately rendered unfit for furthur use.

damage to centre exhaust

horn tempremental,advise renewing

offside wiper loose on spindle

slight fuel leaks around carb area

Fail 11 Jun 2010 61,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

damage to centre exhaust

horn tempremental,advise renewing

offside wiper loose on spindle

slight fuel leaks around carb area

Pass 27 May 2009 59,720 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 59,717 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

excessive corrosion to offside rear chassis outside of a prescribed area

excessive corrosion to rear floor pan support

front propshaft coupling slightly worn

slight oil seapage from offside front axle oil seal

steering damper bush worn resulting in excessive movement

Pass 22 May 2008 56,866 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 55,905 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 54,373 miles

advise all tyres chaffed

front pads wearing

fuel tank corroded

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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D525 UTL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 D525 UTL, 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 D525 UTL registered?

D525 UTL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1986.

Is D525 UTL safe to buy?

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