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D403 VYJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

324,209 mi
Last recorded324,209 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD403 VYJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 22 May 2026 324,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2025 324,086 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 322,846 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 320,287 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 318,260 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 316,076 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 313,688 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 309,889 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 305,624 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 301,409 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 296,682 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 292,830 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 286,808 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 280,515 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 274,392 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 267,555 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 259,234 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 250,179 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 242,416 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 233,627 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 223,880 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate poor

Pass 8 Dec 2005 215,888 miles

imbalance on rear service brakes.

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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D403 VYJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 D403 VYJ, 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 D403 VYJ?

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What year was D403 VYJ registered?

D403 VYJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 December 1986.

Is D403 VYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D403 VYJ shows 22 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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