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D431 YCH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,736 mi
Last recorded134,736 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD431 YCH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 134,736 miles

bolts missing on both offside hub retainer rings

Pass 29 Apr 2014 132,999 miles

very slight freeplay nsf wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jan 2013 131,556 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 129,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2011 129,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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D431 YCH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D431 YCH, 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 D431 YCH registered?

D431 YCH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D431 YCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D431 YCH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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