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D823 JWX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,977 mi
Last recorded38,977 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD823 JWX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 38,977 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 37,986 miles

Oil leak

dampness around base of steering box

nearside front footwell chassis outrigger at bodymount top of box section holed

non standard type of locking nut device on nearside front drag bar ball joint

offside rear view mirror glass cracked

Fail 1 May 2013 37,986 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Oil leak

dampness around base of steering box

nearside front footwell chassis outrigger at bodymount top of box section holed

non standard type of locking nut device on nearside front drag bar ball joint

offside rear view mirror glass cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2012 36,436 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

near side head lamp cracked lens

offside headlamp reflector corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 31,430 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 31,423 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust poor

nearside front headlamp lens cracked

offside door difficult to open from inside

offside frint bumper end missing/removed

offside inner arch holed

offside wiper rubber split

Pass 25 Sep 2009 27,817 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 26,411 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 26,411 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 24,488 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 119,816 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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D823 JWX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 D823 JWX, 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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What year was D823 JWX registered?

D823 JWX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1986.

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