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D70 PHJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,960 mi
Last recorded105,960 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD70 PHJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2011 105,960 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 104,128 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 102,244 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 100,313 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 97,298 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 95,734 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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D70 PHJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc 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 D70 PHJ, 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 D70 PHJ registered?

D70 PHJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D70 PHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D70 PHJ 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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