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D383 YHK

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

163,499 mi
Last recorded163,499 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD383 YHK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 163,499 miles

Nearside Front UNDER BODY CORROSION

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 163,426 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 162,489 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 162,100 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 161,143 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 160,054 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 159,241 miles

Ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 151,169 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 145,840 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 142,365 miles

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

fuel pump damp

slight play front prop uj

underside body getting rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2014 136,462 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

slight play in n/s track rod end

suspension shows signs of age and wear

Pass 11 Apr 2013 130,160 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 127,652 miles

7 pin fog light not working

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

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

fuel tank looks damp

Pass 28 Apr 2011 124,956 miles

Centre Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 123,693 miles

slight oil leak offside front hub

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

lower uj getting worn

Pass 18 Apr 2009 121,700 miles

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

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight brake bind offside front

Pass 4 Mar 2008 120,854 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 132,927 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 132,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 129,947 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 129,489 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

all brake hoses braded hose type

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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D383 YHK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 D383 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.

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What year was D383 YHK registered?

D383 YHK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D383 YHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D383 YHK shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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