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D432 FYH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

75,758 mi
Last recorded75,758 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD432 FYH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 75,758 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi hoses corroded at the ferrels (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis in appears in poor condition in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 75,697 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 75,697 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 75,665 miles

Rear rear prop uj worn

power steering belt slack

Fail 10 Jan 2017 75,665 miles

Ball joint has excessive play drop arm on steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Rear rear prop uj worn

power steering belt slack

Pass 10 Sep 2015 75,562 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 75,562 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 75,460 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 74,416 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 74,416 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 73,315 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside rear brake drum is wet.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 71,926 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 71,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 70,197 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 70,195 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2007 67,809 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 67,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 65,770 miles

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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D432 FYH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 D432 FYH, 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 D432 FYH registered?

D432 FYH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 December 1986.

Is D432 FYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D432 FYH shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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