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D68 LWL

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,680 mi
Last recorded97,680 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD68 LWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 97,680 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 97,680 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 92,200 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 81,243 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 77,516 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 77,516 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 77,277 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 75,760 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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D68 LWL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel 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 D68 LWL, 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 D68 LWL registered?

D68 LWL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D68 LWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D68 LWL 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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