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D89 CEH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,722 mi
Last recorded93,722 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2010
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD89 CEH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 4 Dec 2010 93,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 93,312 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 92,722 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 92,238 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 91,248 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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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D89 CEH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 D89 CEH, 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 D89 CEH registered?

D89 CEH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 December 1986.

Is D89 CEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D89 CEH shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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