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D352 YAV

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

93,593 mi
Last recorded93,593 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD352 YAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 93,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 93,584 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam n/s/f head light not functioning correctly as when on main beam on dash head light is on dip beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged badly perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged badly perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged badly perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose panard rod mounting bracket bolts loose marked with yellow (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

parking brake effort is low

Pass 16 May 2025 93,308 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2025 93,308 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod loose bolt fitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 92,829 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 92,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

engine oil leak

middle section of exhaust system loose

rear number plate deteriated but not likely to be misread

slight play in both front radius arm bushes

vehicle very muddy underneath not allowing inspection of some items

Fail 28 Jul 2016 92,801 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

engine oil leak

middle section of exhaust system loose

rear number plate deteriated but not likely to be misread

slight play in both front radius arm bushes

vehicle very muddy underneath not allowing inspection of some items

Pass 10 Jun 2015 90,925 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 88,946 miles

n/s/f bump stop missing

o/s/r + n/s/r bump stops missing

Pass 21 Mar 2013 84,025 miles

n/s/f bump stop missing

rear bump stops missing

Fail 17 Jul 2012 83,999 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

n/s/f bump stop missing

rear bump stops missing

Pass 19 Jan 2012 80,883 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r + n/s/r bump stops missing

Fail 5 Jan 2012 80,883 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

o/s/r + n/s/r bump stops missing

Pass 14 Jul 2010 74,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 71,150 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 71,148 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

drivers door slightly stiff to open latch sometimes

front prop u/j has excessive play and will need att asap

o/s/f wheel bearing has play

oil leak

play various front rear suspension bushes

slight play steering box/steering balljoints

various brake pipes slightly corroding

various slight corrosion topside underneth

various tyres perished

vehicle slightly dirty underneth

Pass 26 Jul 2007 67,319 miles

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

nearside drag link end dust cover split

Fail 25 Jul 2007 67,319 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside drag link end dust cover split

Pass 29 Jun 2006 65,441 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 60,933 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 60,920 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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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D352 YAV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 D352 YAV, 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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D352 YAV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 1986.

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