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D513 YRT

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,357 mi
Last recorded101,357 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD513 YRT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 101,357 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2019 101,354 miles

Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected near side front sphere leaking oil onto brakes (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 92,047 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 90,702 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 88,870 miles

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

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

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

front tyres starting to crack on inner walls

Fail 23 Sep 2014 88,869 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front tyres starting to crack on inner walls

Pass 10 Sep 2013 83,870 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 83,870 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 75,198 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 Aug 2012 75,190 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2011 67,010 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 67,010 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 62,215 miles

slight play in front bearings

Pass 10 Dec 2007 62,143 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake pipes have been greased

Fail 10 Dec 2007 62,143 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake pipes have been greased

Pass 26 Sep 2007 62,019 miles

All chassis bushes showing signs of wear. Corrosion showing on front sections of metal brake pipe. Nearside rear tyre valve has gone inside wheel rim.

Fail 26 Sep 2007 62,019 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All chassis bushes showing signs of wear. Corrosion showing on front sections of metal brake pipe. Nearside rear tyre valve has gone inside wheel rim.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 61,642 miles

ADVISE : ALL TYRES HAVE CUTS AND CRACKING TO WALLS AND TREAD .

ADVISE : REAR EXHAUST TAIL PIPE BLOWING AND CORRODED.

ADVISE : SIGNS OF WEAR AND DETERIORATION IN ALL SUSPENSION BUSHES.

Pass 26 Sep 2005 61,501 miles

Rear axle metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion. Front and rear axle to chassis bushes showing signs of wear. Panhard rod bushes are slightly worn. Rear exhaust section showing signs of weakness. Offside front tyre is cracked and cut.

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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D513 YRT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 D513 YRT, 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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D513 YRT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1986.

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