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D839 WPA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,889 mi
Last recorded81,889 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD839 WPA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 81,889 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded / slight blow

Pass 22 Jan 2014 81,448 miles

Slight blow on rear exhaust joint

Slight surface corrosion underside &c..

Pass 16 Nov 2012 81,192 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 80,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 80,698 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 79,992 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 79,244 miles

Propshaft component defective

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s front & n/s rear tyres slightly perished on walls

o/s inner disc pad wearing thin

Pass 21 Aug 2008 78,230 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 77,240 miles

Slight play in front & rear prop shafts -{rear u/js ] --- Gearbox bearings noisey.

Pass 5 Jul 2006 76,635 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 76,635 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 72,681 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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D839 WPA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D839 WPA, 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 D839 WPA registered?

D839 WPA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D839 WPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D839 WPA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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