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D667 HCL

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,556 mi
Last recorded77,556 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD667 HCL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 77,556 miles

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

Fuel tank chassis outrigger corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Rear chassis cross member corroded

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 77,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/s/f swivel hub has slight play in top bush.

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear section of exhaust hitting on chassis.

Fail 4 Jul 2013 77,086 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/s/f swivel hub has slight play in top bush.

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear section of exhaust hitting on chassis.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 76,521 miles

(3) Chassis corroded at rear.

(3) o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded.

(3) rear exhaust hitting on chassis.

(4) both swivel hubs leaking.

(4) chunk out of side wall on n/s/r tyre.

(4) slight brake bind on o/s/r.

(4) slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing.

(5) slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2011 76,521 miles

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

(3) Chassis corroded at rear.

(3) o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded.

(3) rear exhaust hitting on chassis.

(4) both swivel hubs leaking.

(4) chunk out of side wall on n/s/r tyre.

(4) slight brake bind on o/s/r.

(4) slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing.

(5) slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2008 73,139 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear diffs slight oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f swivell hubs leaking oil

o/s/f brake disc slightly scored

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 9 Jul 2007 67,551 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s seat belt slow to retract.

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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D667 HCL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D667 HCL, 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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D667 HCL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 November 1986.

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