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D524 KRH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,332 mi
Last recorded179,332 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD524 KRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 179,332 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 179,332 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 174,009 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 172,711 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 120,970 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 118,827 miles

Corrosion at o/s and n/s door pillars

Pass 23 Aug 2014 118,839 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2014 118,827 miles

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2013 118,827 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 118,827 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 118,834 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 118,827 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 118,831 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 118,827 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 118,827 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 118,827 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 118,827 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 118,827 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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D524 KRH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D524 KRH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D524 KRH registered?

D524 KRH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 November 1986.

Is D524 KRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D524 KRH shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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