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D435 ARF

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

252,573 mi
Last recorded252,573 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD435 ARF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2011 252,573 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2009 245,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2008 230,450 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

footbrake pedal has travel

Pass 19 Oct 2007 218,308 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both head lights in poor condition

foot brake travel close to max

nearside rear brake light came on when tapped

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 21 Oct 2006 207,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hand brake travel close to max

head lamp patterns poor but correct

nearside frt suspension turret corroded

offside suspension turret corroded

some travel when pressing brake pedal

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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D435 ARF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D435 ARF, 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 D435 ARF registered?

D435 ARF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D435 ARF safe to buy?

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