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D901 HPO

1986 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

369,160 mi
Last recorded369,160 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD901 HPO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 369,160 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 368,203 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 368,203 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link (2.4.G.2)

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 367,579 miles

Offside Rear back plate damp

rear a frame ball joint boot perished

rear wheels slight bind

Pass 26 Feb 2016 366,513 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 363,887 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 363,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 359,925 miles

A frame ball joint gaitor perished

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 357,588 miles

A frame ball joint gaitor perished

nsr wheel slight bind

slight corrosion by o/s A frame mount

Pass 12 Apr 2012 356,586 miles

handbrake drum damp

nsf floor corroded

rear A frame ball joint gaitor perished

tow pack removed for purpose of mot test

Fail 12 Apr 2012 356,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust corroded and leaking

handbrake drum damp

nsf floor corroded

rear A frame ball joint gaitor perished

Pass 22 Dec 2010 354,477 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

rear tyres wearing low in places

Fail 22 Dec 2010 354,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

rear tyres wearing low in places

Pass 14 Aug 2009 351,274 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 351,274 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 350,255 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 341,646 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 322,461 miles

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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D901 HPO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 D901 HPO, 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 D901 HPO registered?

D901 HPO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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