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D815 XUT

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

222,269 mi
Last recorded222,269 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD815 XUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 222,269 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 222,269 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2022 222,637 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 222,634 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2021 222,403 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 222,315 miles

Central Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2008 219,374 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 212,518 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 212,518 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 205,184 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 195,100 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 195,100 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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