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D863 NOL

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,009 mi
Last recorded86,009 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD863 NOL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 86,009 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

front registration plate is slightly deteriorated

nearside rear brake drum back plate is slightly damp

slight smear from the front wiper blades

Pass 10 Sep 2010 85,346 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 85,342 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front diff oil leak

rear prop uj slight play (knocking)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 79,977 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 79,895 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 NOL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NOL, 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 D863 NOL registered?

D863 NOL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 November 1986.

Is D863 NOL safe to buy?

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