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D476 THH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

24,779 mi
Last recorded24,779 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD476 THH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 24,779 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 34,779 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 24,779 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 21,296 miles

chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2011 16,640 miles

all brake pipes undersealed

Fail 26 Sep 2011 16,638 miles

Offside Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake pipes undersealed

Pass 22 Apr 2010 15,952 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

near side rear tyre perrished

Fail 20 Apr 2010 15,942 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

near side rear tyre perrished

Pass 12 Jan 2009 13,715 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 13,715 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 11,567 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2007 11,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2006 9,303 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

play in n/s front wiper arm

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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D476 THH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D476 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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What year was D476 THH registered?

D476 THH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 1986.

Is D476 THH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D476 THH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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