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D674 DRU

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,199 mi
Last recorded74,199 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD674 DRU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 Nov 2021 74,199 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 74,102 miles

hose from lower rad to pump split

Pass 30 Nov 2018 74,035 miles

all four bottom shock bushes worn and have slight play

n/s/f hub bolt broken

slight fluid leak from gearbox fluid hose

slight movement in both rear arm bushes

Pass 13 Apr 2017 73,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 72,052 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 71,108 miles

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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D674 DRU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D674 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 D674 DRU registered?

D674 DRU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D674 DRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D674 DRU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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