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D86 KSE

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,129 mi
Last recorded136,129 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2008
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD86 KSE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2008 136,129 miles

some corrosion to rear cross member

Pass 3 Oct 2007 126,669 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 126,594 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 115,599 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 115,575 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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D86 KSE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D86 KSE, 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 D86 KSE registered?

D86 KSE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D86 KSE safe to buy?

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