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D398 FHY

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,960 mi
Last recorded148,960 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2010
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD398 FHY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2010 148,960 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 148,960 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 143,086 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 143,068 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 138,646 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 138,312 miles

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.

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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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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