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D990 FHT

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,087 mi
Last recorded120,087 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD990 FHT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 120,087 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 120,087 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 120,087 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front passenger door pillar insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 120,087 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 120,087 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 120,087 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 120,087 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 119,787 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 119,787 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 119,666 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 119,498 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 118,754 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 118,285 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 118,284 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 118,074 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

offside fear suspension bump stop missing

offside front suspension bump stop missing

Fail 17 Nov 2011 118,074 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

offside fear suspension bump stop missing

offside front suspension bump stop missing

Pass 18 Nov 2010 117,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside front & offside rear bump stops missing

play in steering box near limit

Fail 17 Nov 2010 117,540 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside front & offside rear bump stops missing

play in steering box near limit

Pass 18 Nov 2009 116,853 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside front & offside rear bump stops missing

Fail 17 Nov 2009 116,853 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside front & offside rear bump stops missing

Pass 14 Nov 2008 116,627 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside front & rear bump stops missing

Fail 14 Nov 2008 116,627 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside front & rear bump stops missing

Pass 17 Nov 2007 116,171 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside front suspension bump stop missing

Fail 13 Nov 2007 116,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside front suspension bump stop missing

Pass 16 Nov 2006 114,041 miles

as per original test

Fail 14 Nov 2006 114,041 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/f & o/s/r bump stops missing

Pass 21 Nov 2005 111,616 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 111,616 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

front pipe insecure

fuel pipes very rusty

o/s rear bump stop missing

slight play n/s rear wheel bearing

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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D990 FHT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 D990 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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D990 FHT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1986.

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