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D827 OWO

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

170,240 mi
Last recorded170,240 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD827 OWO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 170,240 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 170,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 170,121 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 170,114 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 169,537 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 168,882 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 167,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 167,950 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2017 165,940 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 May 2016 165,384 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 165,333 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 162,667 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 159,550 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 150,287 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 150,287 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 140,680 miles

slight handbrake travel

Pass 7 Mar 2011 134,029 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 127,618 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2009 121,470 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 116,968 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2007 113,558 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 107,697 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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D827 OWO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 D827 OWO, 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 D827 OWO registered?

D827 OWO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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