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D565 DTS

1986 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,706 mi
Last recorded117,706 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2007
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD565 DTS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2007 117,706 miles

steering damper ( o/s ) rubber bush showing signs of wear but still serviceable

Fail 16 Jun 2007 117,681 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside steering damper bush wearing

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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D565 DTS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D565 DTS, 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 D565 DTS registered?

D565 DTS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1986.

Is D565 DTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D565 DTS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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