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vehicle has been heavily modified for offroad use
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
chassis heavily under sealed
chassis showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
chassis heavily under sealed
chassis showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
bolts missing out of gearbox cross member
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
bolts missing out of gearbox cross member
extra wide wheels fitted exposed past wheel arch,s police may have a construction and use issue
n/s and o/s centre chassis main support bar bolts missing
n/s foot step insecure to chassis
rear propshaft u/j,s very dry
bolts/nuts missing bell housing to engine
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
extra wide wheels fitted exposed past wheel arch,s police may have a construction and use issue
n/s and o/s centre chassis main support bar bolts missing
n/s foot step insecure to chassis
rear propshaft u/j,s very dry
bolts/nuts missing bell housing to engine
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D144 GBF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 D144 GBF, 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 D144 GBF registered?
D144 GBF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 October 1986.
Is D144 GBF safe to buy?
The MOT history for D144 GBF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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