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D923 MDW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,686 mi
Last recorded61,686 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD923 MDW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 61,686 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2011 61,023 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Wheels/tyres stick out beyond wheel arches

Pass 5 May 2010 60,000 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 60,000 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2009 59,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight oil leak from n.s.r hub cap

Fail 5 May 2009 59,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight oil leak from n.s.r hub cap

Pass 25 Apr 2008 56,933 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 24 Apr 2008 56,933 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion on rear x member

o/s rear and n/s front tyres perished

n/s rear tyre perished on side wall

o/s front tyre perished and worn close to limit

Pass 23 Apr 2007 55,373 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 51,455 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 512,455 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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D923 MDW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 D923 MDW, 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 D923 MDW registered?

D923 MDW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 November 1986.

Is D923 MDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D923 MDW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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