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D475 THH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,819 mi
Last recorded94,819 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD475 THH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 94,819 miles

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

rear axle top center ball joint has slight play

Pass 24 Mar 2017 90,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight oil leak at nearside rear half shaft

Pass 14 Apr 2016 84,623 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear & n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

chassis corroded o/s/r/not prescribed area

Fail 14 Apr 2016 84,623 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear & n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

chassis corroded o/s/r/not prescribed area

Pass 24 Apr 2015 122,753 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 122,328 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 120,954 miles

front to rear brake pipe slightly coroded

n/s/f brake pipe slightly coroded

n/s/f flexi brake hose ferrules slightly coroded

slight cracking to o/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 17 Apr 2013 120,954 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front to rear brake pipe slightly coroded

n/s/f brake pipe slightly coroded

n/s/f flexi brake hose ferrules slightly coroded

slight cracking to o/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 11 Dec 2012 120,954 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre side wall slightly deteriated (cracking)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 120,954 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

(1)Speedo inop. (2)Serious engine oil leak. (3)R wiper inop. (4)Perishing to all tyres. (5)Slight steering oil leak. (6)Corrosion to metal brake pipes+ferrules,suspension and chassis components.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 120,347 miles

(1)OSF headlamp reflector corroded. (2)Corrosion to front bulkhead,steering,suspension and brake components. (3)Bad engine oil leak from rear of engine.

Fail 31 Oct 2011 120,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

(1)OSF headlamp reflector corroded. (2)Corrosion to front bulkhead,steering,suspension and brake components. (3)Bad engine oil leak from rear of engine.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 120,008 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 120,008 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 15 Apr 2009 117,611 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 117,611 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 115,433 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 115,392 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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D475 THH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc 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 D475 THH, 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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D475 THH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 September 1986.

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