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D434 BEH

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,310 mi
Last recorded110,310 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD434 BEH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 110,310 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 110,256 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 110,249 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 110,246 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 110,238 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 110,162 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 110,151 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 109,984 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 14 Oct 2010 109,897 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2009 199,514 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2009 199,514 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 107,591 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 107,590 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Bolts missing from rear half shafts

Dampness around N/S/F hub

Engine oil leak

Handbrake travel long

Slight play in N/S/F hub

Pass 2 Apr 2007 96,779 miles

c/l 472898 †rear discs very scored and worn

Fail 28 Mar 2007 96,751 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Aug 2005 102,018 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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

nearside front suspension bump stop missing

Pass 5 Aug 2005 102,018 miles

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

nearside front suspension bump stop missing

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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D434 BEH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 D434 BEH, 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 D434 BEH registered?

D434 BEH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 August 1986.

Is D434 BEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D434 BEH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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