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D303 YHK

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,570 mi
Last recorded119,570 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD303 YHK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 119,570 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 119,530 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2007 111,714 miles

rear axle stabalizer joint excessively worn.

Fail 23 Nov 2007 111,714 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

rear axle stabalizer joint excessively worn.

Pass 27 Nov 2006 103,057 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 130,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front number plate deteriorated.

Pass 2 Dec 2005 93,203 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 93,203 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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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D303 YHK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D303 YHK, 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

How do I check the history of D303 YHK?

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What year was D303 YHK registered?

D303 YHK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D303 YHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D303 YHK shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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