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D495 YNR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2494cc
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Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests31 (15 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate48.4%

Mileage

195,082 mi
Last recorded195,082 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD495 YNR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 16 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 195,082 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed x2 nearside and offside (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front passenger seat base/mounting slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 17 Nov 2025 195,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm-rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm-front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength a-frame crossmember-front top of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm -rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength a-frame crossmember top/front and rear of/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected trailing arm -front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed x2 nearside and offside (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front passenger seat base slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 193,848 miles

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

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security at previous repairs nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 193,842 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working with position lights on (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working with position lights on (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security at previous repairs nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 191,948 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 191,946 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced crossmember at a-frame welded patch lifting-o/s -inner top of (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn front prop rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bumper/crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger - front of rear wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play upper and lower (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 190,519 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake servo damaged but function not impaired slightly corroded (1.1.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all welding repairs heavily coated in underseal

Fail 17 Nov 2022 190,503 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a-frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bodymount ourigger -front of rear arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting - underside of chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake servo damaged but function not impaired slightly corroded (1.1.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all welding repairs heavily coated in underseal

Fail 10 May 2022 190,492 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Body mounting fixings insecure front body crossmember (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Central Rear Body mounting fixings missing body crossmember (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a-frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Lower Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery box corroded and insecure (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength a-frame crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front of arch body stay (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength a-frame crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 186,017 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 186,016 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 182,591 miles

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier box rusty (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive a bracket mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced floor x member (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 182,591 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged clip (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength a bracket mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier box rusty (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive a bracket mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced floor x member (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 178,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front hub leaking oil

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre showing signs of age

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering damper bushes worn

Fail 24 Apr 2018 178,890 miles

Battery insecure box rusty (1.9.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded a bracket x member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near tia bar mount x3 (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front hub leaking oil

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre showing signs of age

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 27 Apr 2017 174,045 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 174,045 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 167,927 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 167,927 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users sill (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 162,951 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 162,951 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 158,566 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 158,566 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 154,120 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside rear and Offside front tyres perished

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear diff leak

Fail 19 Feb 2013 154,120 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside rear and Offside front tyres perished

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear diff leak

Pass 22 Dec 2011 150,575 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre sidewall cut

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 150,575 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre sidewall cut

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 145,863 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2010 145,821 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 139,739 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 139,726 miles

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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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D495 YNR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.4%.

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 D495 YNR, 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 D495 YNR registered?

D495 YNR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 November 1986.

Is D495 YNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D495 YNR shows 31 tests with a 48.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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