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D175 CRW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

271,460 mi
Last recorded271,460 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD175 CRW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 271,460 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 270,092 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 11 Mar 2015 267,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S headlamp in poor condition.

Fail 11 Mar 2015 267,772 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S headlamp in poor condition.

Fail 23 Oct 2014 267,719 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 264,937 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 264,937 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 263,685 miles

Wear evident O/S pan hard rod bush.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 262,319 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 262,319 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 262,319 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 260,272 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2005

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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D175 CRW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 D175 CRW, 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 D175 CRW registered?

D175 CRW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 1986.

Is D175 CRW safe to buy?

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