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D524 PRH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,656 mi
Last recorded139,656 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD524 PRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 22 Nov 2014 139,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear axle seal leaking.

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

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

Vehicle pulls to left slightly under heavy braking.

Pass 23 Nov 2013 138,343 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken, system adequately supported.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 1 Dec 2012 137,475 miles

Centre exhaust hanging bracket broken, system adequately supported.

Front brake pads wearing unevenly.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 136,758 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 PRH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D524 PRH registered?

D524 PRH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D524 PRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D524 PRH shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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