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D35 OHL

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

160,014 mi
Last recorded160,014 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2007
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD35 OHL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2007 160,014 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2007 159,997 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2007 159,962 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

corrosion to n/s door hinge mounts advise attention.

corrosion to n/s floor area,n/s rear chassis.outside prescribed areas.

n/s bulk head panel excess corrosion ,outside prescribed area.attention advised.

n/s front bump stop rubber missing.

oil leak to engine,advise attention soon.

oil patch to p/steering reservoir area,advise attention.

Pass 10 Jul 2006 155,421 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 155,412 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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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D35 OHL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 D35 OHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D35 OHL registered?

D35 OHL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1986.

Is D35 OHL safe to buy?

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