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D657 DRU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,211 mi
Last recorded97,211 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD657 DRU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 7 Feb 2013 97,211 miles

front rear prop uj worn

n/s rear stop light showing white

no bonnet safety catch

play in o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Feb 2012 95,573 miles

Oil leak

frontregplate cracked

head lamps corroded

n/s door mirror cracked

seat belts frayed

Pass 27 Sep 2010 92,852 miles

advise front number plate starting to disfigure

advise high handbrake travel

advise left front bottom swivel slight play

advise left mirror glass cracked

advise slight play bottom steering colume universal joint

advise slight play right front hub

Pass 29 Sep 2009 88,812 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front no plate cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2008 83,829 miles

no safety catch on bonnet

Pass 14 Sep 2007 79,962 miles

NO BONNET SAFETY CATCH FITTED

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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D657 DRU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D657 DRU, 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 D657 DRU registered?

D657 DRU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D657 DRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D657 DRU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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