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D985 RAW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,608 mi
Last recorded158,608 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2009
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD985 RAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 28 Feb 2009 158,608 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2008 157,027 miles

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 156,133 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 149,529 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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D985 RAW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D985 RAW, 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 D985 RAW registered?

D985 RAW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1986.

Is D985 RAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D985 RAW shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D985 RAW have outstanding finance?

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