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D951 UEY

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

221,652 mi
Last recorded221,652 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD951 UEY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 221,652 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 221,541 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 216,299 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 216,297 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 205,220 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 194,123 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 181,866 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake pipes coated in grease

offside and nearside rear chsssis slight surface corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2015 169,462 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 169,331 miles

Diesel fuel leakage on injector pump

Engine oil leak

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in steering box arm balljoint

Pass 20 Aug 2012 169,331 miles

Diesel fuel leakage on injector pump

Engine oil leak

slight play in steering box arm balljoint

Fail 18 Jul 2012 169,281 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

head light aim slighty high

nail in near side front tyre

near side front wiper split

Pass 21 Mar 2011 167,865 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 166,095 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 165,523 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 165,523 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 163,257 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 160,362 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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D951 UEY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 D951 UEY, 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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D951 UEY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 October 1986.

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