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D750 KUH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

156,289 mi
Last recorded156,289 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD750 KUH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2016 156,289 miles

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

Centre Steering arm deformed and unserviceable bent and fouling guide (2.2.C.1d)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer rusted and broken (7.1.2)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil inner face (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear of hub (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Steering locking device missing split pin missing from offside track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint upper axle (2.4.G.2)

nearside front outrigger and nearside floor rusted

Pass 3 Sep 2014 154,858 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 154,855 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 151,354 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 151,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 147,444 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 140,686 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 140,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both rear bump stops detierated

no rear seats fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2008 138,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hub oil seal leaking n/s/r.

Fail 27 Oct 2008 138,015 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hub oil seal leaking n/s/r.

Pass 22 Jun 2007 133,771 miles

N/R REAR BUMP STOP MISSING

N/S/R TYRE WALL PERISHED

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

O/S & N/REAR CHASSIS CORRODED NOT SAFE TO TOW WITH

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK IN O/S & N/S KING PINS

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING U/J

Fail 13 Jun 2007 133,771 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

N/S R TYRE WALL PERISHED

N/S REAR BUMP STOP MISSING

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S &N/R CHASSIS CORRODED& NOT SAFE TO TOW WITH

REAR AXLE OIL BREATHER PIP BROKEN

SLIGHT OIL LEAK IN O/S & N/S KING PINS UNITS

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING U/J

Pass 16 Jun 2006 126,478 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 125,337 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2005 125,332 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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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D750 KUH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 D750 KUH, 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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D750 KUH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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