MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,682 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
n/s rear brake performance significantly lower than the other
n/s/front wheel badly buckled
o/s and n/s rear chassie slightly corroded
o/s drivers step is sticking out and could cause a parestrian injury
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
n/s rear brake performance significantly lower than the other
n/s/front wheel badly buckled
o/s and n/s rear chassie slightly corroded
o/s drivers step is sticking out and could cause a parestrian injury
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both Front Hub Seals Leaking
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Floor Pan Corroding
Front Plate Cracked
Front Prop Shaft Rear UJ Needs Replacing
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D524 HYG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 D524 HYG, 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 D524 HYG registered?
D524 HYG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 September 1986.
Is D524 HYG safe to buy?
The MOT history for D524 HYG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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