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D533 UTL

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,196 mi
Last recorded136,196 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD533 UTL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 136,196 miles

rear crossmember corrosion

Fail 31 Aug 2012 136,180 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

clutch antislip missing

rear cross member corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2010 130,200 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 128,230 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 128,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2006 124,679 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 124,679 miles

Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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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D533 UTL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D533 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 D533 UTL registered?

D533 UTL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 December 1986.

Is D533 UTL safe to buy?

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