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D729 EHY

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,999 mi
Last recorded135,999 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD729 EHY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 135,999 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 128,863 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 126,905 miles

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Fail 12 Mar 2012 126,905 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Fail 10 Mar 2011 126,905 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 126,905 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 126,912 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 126,905 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 126,908 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 126,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 125,294 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 125,285 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 123,222 miles

see previous advisory notice

Fail 12 Feb 2007 123,221 miles

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

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2006 12,194 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 12,194 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 120,410 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 120,410 miles

Centre Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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D729 EHY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 D729 EHY, 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 D729 EHY registered?

D729 EHY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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