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D196 HHN

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

155,231 mi
Last recorded155,231 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD196 HHN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 155,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2012 153,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

miner oil leck from engine and gerbox

Pass 21 Dec 2012 153,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

miner oil leck from engine and gerbox

Fail 23 Dec 2011 152,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 152,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 151,188 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 151,183 miles

Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 145,964 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

different type lamps fitted to either side of the vehicle

Fail 31 Jul 2009 145,960 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

different type lamps fitted to either side of the vehicle

Pass 4 Aug 2008 141,022 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 131,849 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 131,839 miles

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

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

nsr seat base insecure

Fail 21 Jul 2006 114,273 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

emissions just in limit

front hub oil seals leaking

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f footwell corroded

propshaft defective

Pass 21 Jul 2006 114,273 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

emissions just in limit

front hub oil seals leaking

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f footwell corroded

propshaft defective

Fail 16 Mar 2006 114,264 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Upper Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

boot struts defective

propshaft defective

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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D196 HHN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 D196 HHN, 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 D196 HHN registered?

D196 HHN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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