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D52 GFL

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

168,191 mi
Last recorded168,191 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD52 GFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 168,191 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 166,571 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 164,832 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 163,822 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 162,026 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 159,527 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 157,362 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 157,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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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D52 GFL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D52 GFL, 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 D52 GFL?

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What year was D52 GFL registered?

D52 GFL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D52 GFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D52 GFL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D52 GFL have outstanding finance?

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