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D670 HCL

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,320 mi
Last recorded91,320 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD670 HCL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 91,320 miles

under body seal added under vehicle

Pass 24 Jan 2017 90,128 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2017 90,112 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 86,073 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 86,057 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 82,335 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 82,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 78,478 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 75,139 miles

front bull bar in poor condition

n/s and offside centre chassis legs in poor condition

suspect osr hub oil seal leaking

Fail 14 Jan 2013 75,134 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

front bull bar in poor condition

n/s and offside centre chassis legs in poor condition

suspect osr hub oil seal leaking

Pass 12 Jan 2012 71,841 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 71,839 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Track rod end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

bull bar has excessive corossion

main beam w/light inop

play in rear p/shaft, rear u/j

Pass 15 Nov 2010 67,986 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 64,714 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear bump stop missing (both)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 64,714 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear bump stop missing (both)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 63,239 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Lower Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear xmember corroded around towbar aera could cause problems if towing trailer does not affect safty of MOTrequirements.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 60,059 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear suspension bump stops in poor condition

Pass 29 Aug 2006 59,385 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 59,385 miles

Offside Drag link 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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D670 HCL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 D670 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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D670 HCL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 November 1986.

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