MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
222,269 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes just met requirements
Vehicle heavy covered in under seal Front offside tyre very close to limit Both front track rod’s slight movement Oil leak at engine
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brakes just met requirements
Vehicle heavy covered in under seal Front offside tyre very close to limit Both front track rod’s slight movement Oil leak at engine
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D815 XUT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 D815 XUT, 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 D815 XUT?
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What year was D815 XUT registered?
D815 XUT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 September 1986.
Is D815 XUT safe to buy?
The MOT history for D815 XUT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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