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D472 EHY

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,793 mi
Last recorded83,793 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD472 EHY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 83,793 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

both rear tyres slightly perished offside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

exhaust system deteriorating and has blow of gases

nearside door mirror missing

slight leak around steering box

under vehicle rusty in places

Pass 4 Jul 2016 83,696 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight play both front (2.5.A.3b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

both rear tyres slightly perished

slight play in steering drop arm ball joint

steering box has slight seepage from seal

under vehicle rusty in places

Fail 4 Jul 2016 83,696 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight play both front (2.5.A.3b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

both rear tyres slightly perished

slight play in steering drop arm ball joint

steering box has slight seepage from seal

under vehicle rusty in places

Pass 15 Jul 2015 83,526 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system detereiorating

nearside door mirror missing

steering box has very slight leak

under chassis rusty

Fail 15 Jul 2015 83,526 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system detereiorating

nearside door mirror missing

steering box has very slight leak

under chassis rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2014 83,310 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear chassis rusty

slight dampness around rear and front hubs

slight dampness around steering box

Pass 30 Jul 2013 82,844 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 82,844 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 82,523 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight dampness around offside front hub

slight dampness around offside rear hub

under vehicle rusty in places

Pass 23 Jul 2012 82,523 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight dampness around offside front hub

slight dampness around offside rear hub

under vehicle rusty in places

Pass 1 Aug 2011 82,183 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rusty in places

Pass 21 Jul 2010 81,889 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 81,889 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 81,427 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

dampness around front hubs

rusty in places

Pass 22 Jul 2008 81,041 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

dampness around offside front hub

rusty in places

slight play in steering box

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 20 Jul 2007 80,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2006 79,391 miles

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 79,391 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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D472 EHY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 D472 EHY, 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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D472 EHY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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