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D458 KYD

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

132,893 mi
Last recorded132,893 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD458 KYD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 132,893 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 132,101 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 131,742 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 131,259 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced floor (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 131,257 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced floor (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 128,952 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis has welding repairs (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis has welding repairs (6.6.6)

chassis has surface corrosion and welding repairs around body mounts

Fail 20 Nov 2017 128,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working with position lights on (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis has welding repairs (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis has welding repairs (6.6.6)

chassis has surface corrosion and welding repairs around body mounts

Pass 15 Nov 2016 127,387 miles

offside and nearside front coil springs rusty

offside and nearside rear coil springs rusty

Fail 3 Nov 2016 127,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x3 (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside and nearside front coil springs rusty

offside and nearside rear coil springs rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2015 125,862 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 125,816 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 124,639 miles

Oil leak

light corrosion to chassis

Pass 26 Nov 2013 122,468 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

coil springs slightly corroded

rear exhaust tailpipe corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2013 122,468 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coil springs slightly corroded

rear exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2012 119,701 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 19 Nov 2011 116,526 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 116,521 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 116,398 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s door mirror glass missing

Pass 21 Oct 2010 102,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion to o/s rear chassis

Pass 17 Oct 2009 117,859 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 117,859 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 110,277 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Signs of corrosion , drivers footwell area.

Signs of oil loss area of steering box.

Wiperblades split at ends.

Pass 17 Nov 2008 110,277 miles

Signs of corrosion , drivers footwell area.

Signs of oil loss area of steering box.

Wiperblades split at ends.

Pass 2 Apr 2007 110,209 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 106,955 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 106,955 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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D458 KYD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 D458 KYD, 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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D458 KYD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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