MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,043 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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D715 JWU 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 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 D715 JWU, 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 D715 JWU registered?
D715 JWU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1986.
Is D715 JWU safe to buy?
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