MOT Status
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449 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Diff Pinion bolt loose
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Swivel Hub Pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing retaining devices dangerously loose Arm on Steering Box (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Diff Pinion bolt loose
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front tyres wearing inner edges
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Inner tyre worn on edge
engine oil leaks
Front Oil leak
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D652 DRU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 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 D652 DRU, 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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What year was D652 DRU registered?
D652 DRU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.
Is D652 DRU safe to buy?
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