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D819 DWP

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

211,446 mi
Last recorded211,446 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD819 DWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 211,446 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level on min limit (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front passenger floor has slight corrosion

Nearside Front seat belt retracting mechanism may require attention soon

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

hand brake may require adjustment soon

horn may require attention soon

nearside no obligatory mirror loose

slight damp around fuel injectors

Pass 20 May 2014 211,446 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery tray slightly corroded

both rear tyres slightly perished

brake servo slightly corroded and assistance may require attension soon (footbrake travel on limit)

clutch pedal anti slip wearing thin

front number plate secured with tape

neaside front floor holed and corroded but not perscribed area

offside front floor slightly corroded

offside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 15 May 2014 211,446 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery tray slightly corroded

both rear tyres slightly perished

brake servo slightly corroded and assistance may require attension soon (footbrake travel on limit)

clutch pedal anti slip wearing thin

front number plate secured with tape

neaside front floor holed and corroded but not perscribed area

offside front floor slightly corroded

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 15 May 2013 211,446 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

battery tray insecure

foot brake travel on limit

front number plate secured by tape

nearside door mirro slightly damaged

nearside rear shock absorber casing insecure

offside front bump stop missing

oil leak

rear diff damp

Fail 14 May 2013

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

battery tray holed and corroded

footbrake travel on limit

front number plate secured with tape

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside rear shocker casing insecure

offside front bump stop missing

rear diff damp

underside of vehicle very dirty

Pass 15 May 2012 211,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear top shocker casing corroded

oil leak around 3engine

various body panels slighty damaged

Fail 11 May 2012 211,446 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear top shocker casing corroded

oil leak around 3engine

various body panels slighty damaged

Pass 1 May 2008 209,654 miles

both rear inner stabilizer bushes slightly perished

nearside rear shocker casing slightly corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2008 209,630 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 205,150 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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D819 DWP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D819 DWP, 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 D819 DWP registered?

D819 DWP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D819 DWP safe to buy?

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