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D868 FHT

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,589 mi
Last recorded110,589 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD868 FHT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 110,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush close to failure criteria (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective linkage worn and only just met acceptable area of clearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front windscreen washers poor

parking brake only just met requirements - advise repair

Fail 26 May 2021 110,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush close to failure criteria (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective linkage worn and only just met acceptable area of clearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front windscreen washers poor

parking brake only just met requirements - advise repair

Pass 23 May 2019 106,062 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

windscreen washers poor

Pass 13 Jun 2018 97,923 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake pedal slightly spongy/creeps

Fail 31 May 2018 97,923 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively does not operate over an adequate area (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both sides (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake pedal slightly spongy/creeps

Pass 12 Jun 2017 83,658 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

windscreen washers poor

Fail 9 Jun 2017 83,658 miles

Front Shock absorber insecure both sides (2.7.2b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by main beam switch (1.3.2f)

windscreen washers poor

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 83,608 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 83,608 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2012 77,343 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 77,325 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 76,591 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 75,375 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 73,391 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 73,264 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 73,264 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Oil leak

wheels corroded

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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D868 FHT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 D868 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 D868 FHT registered?

D868 FHT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1986.

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