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D583 STW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,819 mi
Last recorded145,819 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD583 STW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 145,819 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 145,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 145,413 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop Rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Swivel joint leaking on to disc

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Swivel Joint slightly leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint to rear differential (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 144,879 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 144,853 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2021 142,697 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 140,210 miles

all brakes slightly binding

under side of vehicle painted

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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D583 STW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D583 STW, 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 D583 STW registered?

D583 STW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 May 1986.

Is D583 STW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D583 STW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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