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E408 UAV

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

70,234 mi
Last recorded70,234 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE408 UAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,249cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 70,234 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 70,221 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective crack (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 67,780 miles

Fuel system component leaking leak from diesel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside head lamp is cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse light inop

small amount of play in steering arm drop arm ball joint

Fail 4 Sep 2023 67,708 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine and gearbox damp with oil

Offside Rear Bunp stop missing

Offside Rear Hub damp

Pass 19 May 2022 65,118 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 65,106 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 62,973 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 62,973 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 57,754 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 57,754 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2012 122,388 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 122,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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E408 UAV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,249cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 E408 UAV, 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 E408 UAV registered?

E408 UAV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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