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D662 DRU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,549 mi
Last recorded58,549 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD662 DRU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 58,549 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 58,097 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 55,397 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 53,538 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 52,284 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 52,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 50,494 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 48,247 miles

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

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

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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D662 DRU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol 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 D662 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

How do I check the history of D662 DRU?

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What year was D662 DRU registered?

D662 DRU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D662 DRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D662 DRU 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.

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