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D243 YPB

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,860 mi
Last recorded133,860 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD243 YPB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 133,860 miles

Coil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under of vehicle rusty

Pass 20 May 2024 132,923 miles

4x4 vehicle tapley brake test

all tyres are perished ,f/o/s worn to 3mm

exhaust is very rusty

horn is poor in operation

radiator is poor (finning falling out)

underside is rusty in places

Fail 13 May 2024 132,922 miles

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

4x4 vehicle tapley brake

4x4 vehicle tapley brake test

all tyres are perished ,f/o/s worn to 3mm

exhaust is very rusty

horn is poor in operation

radiator is poor (finning falling out)

underside is rusty in places

water pump is worn

Pass 3 Aug 2023 132,277 miles

all tyres are perished

body and chassis are rusty in places

exhaust is very rusty in places

f/o/s tyre worn to 3mm

most bushes are perished

oil leaks noted

springs are rusty

Fail 1 Aug 2023 132,277 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

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

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

all tyres are perished

body and chassis are rusty in places

exhaust is very rusty in places

f/o/s tyre worn to 3mm

most bushes are perished

oil leaks noted

springs are rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2022 130,611 miles

Both front hub spheres weeping/leaking oil.

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both, N/S/F quite heavily. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc shows signs of having run hot.

O/S/F engine mounting heavily perished.

Offside Front tyre has 3mm of tread depth.

Oil leaks noted from the engine and gearbox.

The chassis and some outriggers are corroded.

Fail 30 Jul 2022 130,611 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both front hub spheres weeping/leaking oil.

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both, N/S/F quite heavily. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc shows signs of having run hot.

O/S/F engine mounting heavily perished.

Offside Front tyre has 3mm of tread depth.

Offside Rear Reversing lamp is flashing when the indicator is switched on. (Showing white light to the read.)

Oil leaks noted from the engine and gearbox.

The chassis and some outriggers are corroded.

Pass 31 Jul 2021 129,034 miles

4x4 vehicle tapley brake test

both front shock absorber mounting are worn esp o/s

exhaust is very rusty

f/o/s tyre is perished

front bumper is very rusty and tapped up

front springs are rusty

light switch is poor in operation

o/s engine mounting is perished

oil leaks

r/n/s door is badly fouling roof rack

side steppes are rusty and bent

underside in generally rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2020 128,252 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 127,437 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Back end of chassie (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 127,435 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Back end of chassie (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 125,598 miles

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

Corrosion in both front floors.

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 122,438 miles

Both front hub seals leaking.

Central Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 122,438 miles

Both front hub seals leaking.

Central Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe loose. (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 120,171 miles

Nearside Front Lift in nearside front hub.

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 117,016 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 112,942 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2013 110,248 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 110,248 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front number plate damaged

seat belts on the near side started to fluff

Pass 28 Mar 2012 105,569 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 101,068 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 101,068 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 98,101 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 98,101 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 94,136 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 94,136 miles

Centre Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 90,229 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 90,220 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 87,957 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 87,957 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 85,813 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 85,813 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

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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D243 YPB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 D243 YPB, 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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D243 YPB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 December 1986.

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