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D302 YBJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,288 mi
Last recorded101,288 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD302 YBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 28 May 2024 101,288 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 208,523 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 205,700 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 203,142 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 202,721 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 22 Nov 2016 198,927 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint propshaft (2.4.G.4b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint propshaft (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 195,221 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 190,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre has cut not exposing cords

Pass 28 Sep 2010 190,108 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 186,172 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 183,531 miles

vehicle underbody becoming corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2007 170,305 miles

rear cross member showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2006 162,147 miles

Slight play evident in nearside steering swivel bearing

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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D302 YBJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D302 YBJ, 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 D302 YBJ registered?

D302 YBJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D302 YBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D302 YBJ shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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