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D939 ERU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

204,222 mi
Last recorded204,222 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD939 ERU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 204,222 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering idler arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion close to body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 204,222 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering idler arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion close to body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 198,978 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion to n/s rear chassis

rear outriggers corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2015 194,311 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 188,810 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 186,304 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 181,745 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 181,193 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2010 180,540 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 180,483 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 179,692 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 176,905 miles

oil leak

slight play in steering joint

Pass 8 Nov 2006 172,385 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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D939 ERU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 D939 ERU, 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 D939 ERU registered?

D939 ERU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 September 1986.

Is D939 ERU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D939 ERU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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