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D260 HEC

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

178,840 mi
Last recorded178,840 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD260 HEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 178,840 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

general underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2016 174,007 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 162,790 miles

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 160,600 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2013 160,600 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2012 157,825 miles

side repeaters discoloured

slight leak of fluid from steering box

Pass 21 Mar 2011 156,343 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 153,756 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 151,104 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 150,654 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 150,653 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

pedal pads worn

Pass 23 Feb 2007 145,678 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2006 139,866 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 139,866 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

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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D260 HEC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 D260 HEC, 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 D260 HEC registered?

D260 HEC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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