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D779 ODS

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

225,483 mi
Last recorded225,483 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD779 ODS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 225,483 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 220,815 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 220,815 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 217,039 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 214,897 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 210,903 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 205,499 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 200,720 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 200,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2006 194,344 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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D779 ODS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D779 ODS, 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 D779 ODS registered?

D779 ODS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 September 1986.

Is D779 ODS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D779 ODS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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