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D736 TCH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,990 mi
Last recorded144,990 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD736 TCH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 144,990 miles

oil leak front differential

vehicle body bulkhead corroded and weak

vehicle modified for off road use

Pass 5 Jan 2015 141,124 miles

CORROSION ON BULKHEAD UNDER WIPERS + SURFACE CORROSION ON ALL CHASSIS + NEARSIDE REAR BODY MOUNTING TO CHASSIS CORRODED + BOTH FRONT FLOOR PANS REPAIRED

Pass 23 Feb 2013 141,121 miles

front discs slightly scored

Pass 12 Jul 2011 141,121 miles

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

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

under vehicle muddy

Pass 30 Jul 2010 141,121 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 140,498 miles

gearbox bolt on chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2008 135,948 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 135,948 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 130,198 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 130,198 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 125,172 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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D736 TCH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D736 TCH, 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 D736 TCH registered?

D736 TCH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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