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D810 GHM

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

168,620 mi
Last recorded168,620 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD810 GHM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 168,620 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 165,353 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brake discs corroded.

both front shock absorber turrets corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2017 165,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs corroded

both front shock absorber mounting turrets corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 161,210 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

front suspension front bushes starting to perish

nearside rear back plate damp ?

oil level on minimum

Fail 22 Jun 2015 161,202 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

front suspension front bushes starting to perish

nearside rear back plate damp ?

oil level on minimum

Pass 1 Jul 2014 156,048 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 155,010 miles

both front shock absorber turrets corroded

dampness around injection pump

front propshaft u/j worn

main front rear brake pipe corroded

nearside front hub swivel joint slight movement

rear chassis and rear crossmember corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2012 150,536 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2012 150,536 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2011 143,905 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 136,847 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

long travel on foot brake

Pass 30 Jun 2010 136,847 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

long travel on foot brake

Pass 29 Jun 2009 131,050 miles

engine oil leaks,

free play in steering.

slight movement in n/s/f hub swivel joints

Fail 24 Jun 2009 130,879 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leaks,

free play in steering.

slight movement in n/s/f hub swivel joints

Pass 16 Jun 2008 123,082 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all suspension bushes worn

oil leaks

slight play in both front hubs

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 10 Jun 2008 122,974 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all suspension bushes worn

both front hub seals damp

oil leaks

slight play in both front hubs

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jun 2007 115,866 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 109,179 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 109,179 miles

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

front propshaft front u/j worn

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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D810 GHM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 D810 GHM, 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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What year was D810 GHM registered?

D810 GHM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 November 1986.

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