MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
268,376 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
corrosion on aliminium panel work on offside and nearside front seat belt outer lower fixing area.
long travel on parking brake.
nearside centre flooring area around battery in poor condition.
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
corrosion on aliminium panel work on offside and nearside front seat belt outer lower fixing area.
long travel on parking brake.
nearside centre flooring area around battery in poor condition.
Offside Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
rear chassis corroded.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
rear chassis corroded.
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
offside rear brake efficiency low
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
diesel pump damp
engine oil leak
gear box oil leak
steering box damp
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D494 YNP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 D494 YNP, 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 D494 YNP registered?
D494 YNP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1986.
Is D494 YNP safe to buy?
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