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D797 TFE

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

187,834 mi
Last recorded187,834 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD797 TFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 187,834 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 187,834 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion Rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak Front diff ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 171,332 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 164,151 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Steering pivot point has slight play both king pin have play (2.2.B.1g)

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2014 159,290 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 148,744 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 145,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 145,657 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 145,038 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 145,038 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 141,798 miles

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

Drivers floor corroded but not with in perscribed area!

Middle exhaust mounting fractured but still provides adequate suport

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2010 141,798 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Drivers floor corroded but not with in perscribed area!

Middle exhaust mounting fractured but still provides adequate suport

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2008 136,513 miles

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

power steering and engine oil leaks evident

rear brake shoes should be checked for wear, they appear to be getting towards the end of their adjustment.

Pass 30 May 2007 134,470 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 134,470 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 131,366 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 131,366 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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D797 TFE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 D797 TFE, 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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D797 TFE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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