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D81 SRN

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

155,328 mi
Last recorded155,328 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD81 SRN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2018 155,328 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2017 149,220 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 148,474 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front inner hubs damp and spheres deterioated

front and o/s/r brake backplates corroded

o/s washers weak

Pass 4 Oct 2007 146,615 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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D81 SRN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D81 SRN, 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

How do I check the history of D81 SRN?

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What year was D81 SRN registered?

D81 SRN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 August 1986.

Is D81 SRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D81 SRN shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D81 SRN have outstanding finance?

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