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D801 TFE

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

228,285 mi
Last recorded228,285 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD801 TFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2021 228,285 miles

Offside Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 227,540 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 224,911 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 222,446 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 220,021 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 217,203 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 216,773 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 215,299 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 207,254 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 200,408 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 190,377 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 182,603 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 119,865 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 111,941 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 102,342 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 94,995 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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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D801 TFE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D801 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D801 TFE registered?

D801 TFE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D801 TFE safe to buy?

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