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B134 TFK

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,491 mi
Last recorded141,491 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB134 TFK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 141,491 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 141,146 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 141,138 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel air in system (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 132,301 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 132,288 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 130,003 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general oil leaks

rear exhaust pipe fouls suspension

some corrosion to bulkhead/chassis outriggers

Pass 23 May 2017 123,682 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

advise longer length wheel studs

both rear axle bump stop rubbers missing

exhaust tailpipe corroded and fouling rear suspension

n/s headlamp loose in holder

o/s/r reflector faded

oil leak o/s/f inner hub

slight weepage from steering box drop arm seal

Fail 23 May 2017 123,682 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

advise longer length wheel studs

both rear axle bump stop rubbers missing

exhaust tailpipe corroded and fouling rear suspension

n/s headlamp loose in holder

o/s/r reflector faded

oil leak o/s/f inner hub

slight weepage from steering box drop arm seal

Pass 16 Jun 2016 119,526 miles

engine oil leak

front+rear diffs leaking

gearbox oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2016 119,525 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

front+rear diffs leaking

gearbox oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2015 96,140 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 79,092 miles

passenger seat removed

Fail 9 Jun 2014 79,086 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

passenger seat removed

Pass 28 Nov 2007 78,938 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 78,778 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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B134 TFK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B134 TFK, 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 B134 TFK registered?

B134 TFK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 March 1986.

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