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D944 SHH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,332 mi
Last recorded120,332 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD944 SHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 120,332 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 120,302 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Dec 2015 116,860 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 116,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 155,756 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2010 155,756 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 153,333 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 152,877 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 150,463 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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D944 SHH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D944 SHH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D944 SHH registered?

D944 SHH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D944 SHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D944 SHH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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