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D513 YTY

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

138,479 mi
Last recorded138,479 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD513 YTY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 138,479 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 129,437 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

oil around inside of N/s/r wheel

oil leak from front axle

oil leak from rear differential

Fail 16 Jul 2025 129,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

oil around inside of N/s/r wheel

oil leak from front axle

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 22 Jul 2024 125,920 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 124,059 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 119,592 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 119,589 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Stabiler rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 115,743 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 110,783 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 110,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 109,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 4 Aug 2018 109,269 miles

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 Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 24 Jun 2017 100,039 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 85,383 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 73,932 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 57,855 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2012 52,424 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 52,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 45,438 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 45,438 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 31,308 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 31,308 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 4,845 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 2,729 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 2,455 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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D513 YTY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 D513 YTY, 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

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What year was D513 YTY registered?

D513 YTY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D513 YTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D513 YTY shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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