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D509 LYB

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

98,474 mi
Last recorded98,474 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD509 LYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 98,474 miles

Nearside Front hub seal damp

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general under body corrosion

welding repairs to chassis

Pass 22 Mar 2025 98,445 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

general under body corroded

side steeps corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2024 98,415 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front hub seal damp

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear cross member corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2024 98,350 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced coss member as chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting as chalked x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front hub seal damp

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear cross member corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2023 98,334 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 98,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 98,299 miles

Nearside Front hub seal damp

Offside Front floor corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2020 97,321 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 96,081 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 93,516 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 92,590 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 90,793 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 89,514 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 88,477 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 86,791 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Jun 2013 86,791 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2012 86,307 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 85,999 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 85,979 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 85,978 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 85,812 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 84,629 miles

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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D509 LYB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 D509 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D509 LYB?

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What year was D509 LYB registered?

D509 LYB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 August 1986.

Is D509 LYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D509 LYB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D509 LYB have outstanding finance?

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