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D863 MWN

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

173,785 mi
Last recorded173,785 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2008
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD863 MWN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2008 173,785 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 170,262 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 169,951 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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D863 MWN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 D863 MWN, 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 D863 MWN registered?

D863 MWN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 December 1986.

Is D863 MWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D863 MWN shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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