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D517 PRH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

23,176 mi
Last recorded23,176 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD517 PRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 23,176 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 23,176 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold front pipe gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 22,864 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 22,842 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 22,646 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 21,418 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 21,416 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play at drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter / water trap (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2017 18,678 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

bonnet stay missing

Pass 25 Jun 2016 13,062 miles

Centre Rear Upper Panhard rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt top of axle (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 6,846 miles

Oil leak

slight wear in steering box,free play on limits

Fail 27 Jun 2015 6,846 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

slight wear in steering box,free play on limits

Pass 17 Jun 2014 5,019 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 1,372 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 153,798 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 153,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 149,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 149,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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D517 PRH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 D517 PRH, 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 D517 PRH registered?

D517 PRH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D517 PRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D517 PRH shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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