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D178 HWT

1986 Land Rover Defender

Beige Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,187 mi
Last recorded37,187 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD178 HWT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 37,187 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 37,187 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 37,181 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 36,952 miles

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

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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D178 HWT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D178 HWT, 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 D178 HWT registered?

D178 HWT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 October 1986.

Is D178 HWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D178 HWT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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