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HRZ 5825

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,956 mi
Last recorded184,956 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRZ 5825
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 184,956 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 184,956 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 183,642 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 183,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Axle `A` frame/stabilizer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour OS and NS (4.4.3 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively OS and NS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Both axle swivel joints has slight seepage

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Slidding joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 182,126 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 178,848 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 178,837 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings next to steering box (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 175,705 miles

rear brake pads low

slight oil leak

some little bits of corrosion to chassis

Fail 21 Sep 2017 175,705 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake pads low

slight oil leak

some little bits of corrosion to chassis

Pass 3 Oct 2016 172,307 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 164,297 miles

front brake discs corroded

front diff rear seal leaking oil

front hub seals leaking oil

Pass 17 Mar 2014 158,250 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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HRZ 5825 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HRZ 5825, 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 HRZ 5825 registered?

HRZ 5825 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 April 1986.

Is HRZ 5825 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRZ 5825 shows 12 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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