MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,960 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Oil leak
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Fuel pump / lift pump damp no fuel leaks at time of test
N/S & o/S front headlamps slightly poor images aim O.k.
O/S/F hub oil seal slightly damp with oil, Steering box slightly damp with oil, Steering box drop arm ball joint slight wear
O/S/R brake drum backplate damp no fluid leaks at time of test, O/S/R shocker slightly damp
O/S/R tie bar front bush perishing
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Fuel pump / lift pump damp no fuel leaks at time of test
Handbrake slight travel
N/S & o/S front headlamps slightly poor images aim O.k.
O/S/F hub oil seal slightly damp with oil, Steering box slightly damp with oil, Steering box drop arm ball joint slight wear
O/S/R brake drum backplate damp no fluid leaks at time of test, O/S/R shocker slightly damp
O/S/R tie bar front bush perishing
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D398 FHY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 D398 FHY, 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 D398 FHY registered?
D398 FHY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 November 1986.
Is D398 FHY safe to buy?
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