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D551 HUG

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

134,159 mi
Last recorded134,159 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2011
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD551 HUG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2011 134,159 miles

bolt broke in manifold

propshaft bolt loose

Fail 30 Apr 2011 134,159 miles

Front Trailing arm locating pin locking pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

bolt broke in manifold

propshaft bolt loose

Pass 7 Dec 2009 131,862 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 131,814 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Nov 2009 131,700 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 127,112 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2008 127,106 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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D551 HUG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 D551 HUG, 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 D551 HUG registered?

D551 HUG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D551 HUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D551 HUG shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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