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D999 PTU

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,133 mi
Last recorded159,133 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD999 PTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 159,133 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 154,534 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 150,002 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 146,785 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 146,785 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 143,768 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 143,760 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 140,651 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 137,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 133,821 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 133,811 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 129,404 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 125,008 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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D999 PTU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D999 PTU, 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 D999 PTU registered?

D999 PTU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 October 1986.

Is D999 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D999 PTU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D999 PTU have outstanding finance?

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