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D552 HUB

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

122,262 mi
Last recorded122,262 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD552 HUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 122,262 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 121,486 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 121,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted And fouling on spring on lock to lock test (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged not secured (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale missing Both near side and off side (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Near side rear lamps obscured by ladder

No rear seats fitted

Power steering sluggish at idle

Slight fluid weep from power steering box

Fail 17 Mar 2020 121,474 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested Due to pedal travel and leaking brake (1.2.1 (g))

Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged not secured (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged fouling on steering (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning Intermittent little help turning right (2.1.5 (a))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale missing Both near side and off side (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Near side rear lamps obscured by ladder

No rear seats fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2017 119,845 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Aug 2017 119,845 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 116,196 miles

Front steering damper bush have excessive play beyond service requirements

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

excessive oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2016 116,196 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front steering damper bush have excessive play beyond service requirements

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

excessive oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2015 112,740 miles

Excessive oil leak from around engine area

Offside Rear Hub seal leaking fluid

Fail 18 Sep 2015 112,740 miles

Excessive oil leak from around engine area

Offside Rear Hub seal leaking fluid

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 105,741 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 105,741 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 98,225 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front bulk head near windscreen corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2013 98,225 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front bulk head near windscreen corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2012 92,046 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 92,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 84,686 miles

rear anti-roll bar & trailing arm bushes perished

Fail 8 Aug 2011 84,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear anti-roll bar & trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 6 Sep 2010 78,031 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

drop arm steering ball joint dust cover split

track control arm nearside dust cover split

Fail 25 Aug 2010 78,028 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

drop arm steering ball joint dust cover split

track control arm nearside dust cover split

Pass 26 Aug 2009 68,969 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 65,806 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 65,763 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 62,366 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 623,266 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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D552 HUB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 D552 HUB, 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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D552 HUB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1986.

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