MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,088 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s wing damaged report only
split pin missing on drop arrm new one fitted prs
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
n/s wing damaged report only
split pin missing on drop arrm new one fitted prs
Centre Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
o/side /f hub oil leak
Centre Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
o/side /f hub oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D842 FHT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 D842 FHT, 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 D842 FHT registered?
D842 FHT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 October 1986.
Is D842 FHT safe to buy?
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