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D997 RHF

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

187,406 mi
Last recorded187,406 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD997 RHF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 187,406 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 187,406 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 186,648 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 186,648 miles

Emissions not tested black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 183,421 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 175,741 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 168,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 166,609 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 163,672 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 121,481 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 108,014 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 5,276 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 105,276 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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D997 RHF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 D997 RHF, 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 D997 RHF registered?

D997 RHF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D997 RHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D997 RHF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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