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D942 ERU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,000 mi
Last recorded79,000 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD942 ERU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 79,000 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all four coil springs corroded

both front swivel joints leaking oil

Fail 1 Dec 2011 79,000 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all four coil springs corroded

both front swivel joints leaking oil

Pass 4 Dec 2010 77,134 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 77,134 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 75,484 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 74,115 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 74,115 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake clevis joint damaged but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 73,276 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 73,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 70,666 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 70,666 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment cracked (2.4.F.1b)

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

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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D942 ERU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D942 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D942 ERU registered?

D942 ERU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 September 1986.

Is D942 ERU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D942 ERU shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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