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HAZ 4558

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,906 mi
Last recorded138,906 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAZ 4558
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 138,906 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 136,066 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 136,064 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 130,361 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 95,816 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2007 67,372 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2006 30,238 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 1,240 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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HAZ 4558 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HAZ 4558, 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 HAZ 4558 registered?

HAZ 4558 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1986.

Is HAZ 4558 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAZ 4558 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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