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D334 RTU

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,842 mi
Last recorded135,842 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD334 RTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 135,842 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2010 114,080 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both front seatbelts slightly fraying on

coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

offside front seatbelt slightly stiff and sticking slightly

oil leak

parking brake lever has slight side to side movement

rear discs slightly corroded and worn

slight lift in both front ball joints

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering idlers

Pass 7 Jan 2010 114,080 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both front seatbelts slightly fraying on

coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

offside front seatbelt slightly stiff and sticking slightly

oil leak

parking brake lever has slight side to side movement

rear discs slightly corroded and worn

slight lift in both front ball joints

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering idlers

Pass 20 Jan 2009 114,480 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 111,947 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 111,947 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 111,943 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both front strut turrets corroded

o/s/f floor section had a repair from inside cab

o/s/f hub seal leaking

o/s/f wing has got accident damage

Fail 6 Mar 2007 111,489 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres in poor condition †o/s/f hub seal leaking

Pass 25 Nov 2005 106,358 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 106,358 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust emissions just passed

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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D334 RTU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D334 RTU, 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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D334 RTU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 December 1986.

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