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D540 YTY

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

187,608 mi
Last recorded187,608 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD540 YTY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 187,608 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 178,367 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 168,869 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 159,492 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 143,845 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 129,916 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 123,619 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 119,911 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 113,518 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 106,350 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 101,630 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 95,627 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 95,627 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 82,400 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 77,400 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 66,686 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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D540 YTY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 D540 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

How do I check the history of D540 YTY?

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What year was D540 YTY registered?

D540 YTY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D540 YTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D540 YTY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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