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D292 YPE

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,638 mi
Last recorded76,638 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD292 YPE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 76,638 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 76,418 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 76,004 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 75,629 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 75,311 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 74,874 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 74,269 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 74,121 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 74,121 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 73,858 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 73,453 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 72,781 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 71,860 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 71,014 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 71,014 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 70,307 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 69,371 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 69,371 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 66,770 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 66,770 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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D292 YPE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D292 YPE, 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 D292 YPE registered?

D292 YPE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 December 1986.

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