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D69 ADX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

193,636 mi
Last recorded193,636 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD69 ADX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 193,636 miles

all tyres perished

front outriggers weak

Pass 10 Jul 2014 193,313 miles

minor exhaust blow (centre)

slight play in draglink end

Pass 26 Sep 2012 192,862 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 192,256 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 191,583 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 191,583 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

footbrake travel

Pass 11 Feb 2009 190,878 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 190,878 miles

Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 190,102 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

rear crossmember corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 31 Oct 2006 189,079 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 189,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 187,459 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 187,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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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D69 ADX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D69 ADX, 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 D69 ADX registered?

D69 ADX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 August 1986.

Is D69 ADX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D69 ADX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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