MOT Status
ValidMileage
55,292 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively of front prop shafy (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively of front prop shafy (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Chassis covered in thick waxoil/shultz
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Wipers split but still clearing screen effectively
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
o/s mirror cracked
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
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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D508 LYB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 D508 LYB, 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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How do I check the history of D508 LYB?
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What year was D508 LYB registered?
D508 LYB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.
Is D508 LYB safe to buy?
The MOT history for D508 LYB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does D508 LYB have outstanding finance?
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