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D738 HPW

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,504 mi
Last recorded144,504 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD738 HPW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 144,504 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Swivel joint has slight play

Pass 10 Jun 2020 139,968 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 139,453 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 139,453 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 138,797 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

front prop shaft joint slight play

Fail 6 Jan 2016 138,797 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front prop shaft joint slight play

Pass 8 Jan 2015 138,516 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 138,498 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 137,971 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 136,261 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2011 132,979 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 130,010 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 126,613 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 126,553 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 121,264 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 121,231 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 117,176 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 115,514 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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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D738 HPW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 D738 HPW, 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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D738 HPW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 December 1986.

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