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D34 ESN

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

162,781 mi
Last recorded162,781 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD34 ESN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 162,781 miles

Emissions smoke level close to maximum

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 161,935 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 161,711 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 159,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Spare wheels removed at time of test

Pass 16 Oct 2019 159,750 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outrigger corroded and holed

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear diff guard loose

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 159,750 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 158,101 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 157,285 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2013 153,765 miles

Oil leak

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Fail 19 Sep 2013 153,543 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 28 Sep 2012 151,325 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 149,119 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 146,231 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 143,542 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 2 Nov 2009 143,542 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 27 Nov 2008 142,373 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 141,588 miles

rear ladder travels across no plate

Pass 17 May 2006 139,201 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 May 2006 139,201 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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D34 ESN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 D34 ESN, 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 D34 ESN registered?

D34 ESN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 December 1986.

Is D34 ESN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D34 ESN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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