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ExpiredMileage
23,176 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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
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
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)
Oil leak
slight wear in steering box,free play on limits
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Oil leak
slight wear in steering box,free play on limits
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
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)
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?
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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?
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