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D800 SJX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,122 mi
Last recorded52,122 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2008
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD800 SJX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2008 52,122 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 52,122 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

front discs poor surface condition

fuel filter and pump assembly in poor general condition

slight dampness around steering box but no leak found

Pass 31 Jan 2007 49,097 miles

chassis in poor condition in several places

exhaust in very poor condition

very damp around steering box but no leak found

Pass 1 Feb 2006 47,445 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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D800 SJX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D800 SJX, 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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How do I check the history of D800 SJX?

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What year was D800 SJX registered?

D800 SJX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 August 1986.

Is D800 SJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D800 SJX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D800 SJX have outstanding finance?

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