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D464 ARF

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

173,859 mi
Last recorded173,859 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD464 ARF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 173,859 miles

Air filter housing is insecure in engine compartment.

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

Front winch hook should be stored behind front bumper.

Nearside front braided brake hose has suffered twisting.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front seat, righthand front weld to frame is cracking.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Radiator fan is insecure.

This vehicle body is in very poor condition throughout, lots of damage and corrosion all over and at mounts to chassis,advise to limit use mainly for off-roading rather than road use.

Fail 23 Nov 2011 173,859 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Air filter housing is insecure in engine compartment.

Front winch hook should be stored behind front bumper.

Nearside front braided brake hose has suffered twisting.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front seat, righthand front weld to frame is cracking.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Radiator fan is insecure.

This vehicle body is in very poor condition throughout, lots of damage and corrosion all over and at mounts to chassis,advise to limit use mainly for off-roading rather than road use.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 173,182 miles

Damage to steering damper casing.

Slight wear/play in nearside front swivel hub, advise to tighten.

Still getting slightly low max performance from offside rear service brake, grease on shoes?

Fail 14 Mar 2010 173,182 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Damage to steering damper casing.

Offside front disc guard becoming insecure.

Slight wear/play in nearside front swivel hub, advise to tighten.

Pass 19 Nov 2008 170,907 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 168,302 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 168,302 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 164,934 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 164,934 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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D464 ARF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 D464 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 D464 ARF registered?

D464 ARF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1986.

Is D464 ARF safe to buy?

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