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D800 DST

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,384 mi
Last recorded100,384 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD800 DST
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 100,384 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2023 100,384 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 May 2022 98,449 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 92,622 miles

Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Fail 4 May 2021 92,619 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2018 91,530 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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D800 DST is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D800 DST, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D800 DST registered?

D800 DST is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 November 1986.

Is D800 DST safe to buy?

The MOT history for D800 DST shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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