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D880 FUE

1986 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

144,801 mi
Last recorded144,801 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD880 FUE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 144,801 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 140,465 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 137,566 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 135,295 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 132,753 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 129,784 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 125,139 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 125,079 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 122,781 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 117,985 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 117,975 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 112,606 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 107,278 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 101,132 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 100,570 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 99,860 miles

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

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 99,095 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 97,759 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 93,379 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 93,372 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 89,640 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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D880 FUE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 D880 FUE, 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 D880 FUE registered?

D880 FUE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D880 FUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D880 FUE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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