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D637 JVU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,131 mi
Last recorded123,131 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD637 JVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 123,131 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 122,095 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 120,464 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 119,023 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 119,003 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 116,154 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 112,135 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 108,130 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 104,436 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 100,047 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 100,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 96,729 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 93,184 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 89,965 miles

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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D637 JVU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 D637 JVU, 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

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What year was D637 JVU registered?

D637 JVU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 August 1986.

Is D637 JVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D637 JVU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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