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D762 STN

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

158,831 mi
Last recorded158,831 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD762 STN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 158,831 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 158,827 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 157,263 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 157,259 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 155,028 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 153,716 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 153,708 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 153,170 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 153,152 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 152,647 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 152,455 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 152,455 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

brake disc slightly scored (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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D762 STN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 D762 STN, 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 D762 STN registered?

D762 STN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 August 1986.

Is D762 STN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D762 STN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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