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D54 YOO

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,584 mi
Last recorded15,584 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD54 YOO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 15,584 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 15,584 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 14,830 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 14,829 miles

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

Emissions not tested Exhaust condition (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 13,322 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 11,700 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 11,119 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 11,119 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 10,517 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 10,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a-frame (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 8,425 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 8,425 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 7,175 miles

Offside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

Offside wiper deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2015 5,089 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 1 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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D54 YOO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D54 YOO, 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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What year was D54 YOO registered?

D54 YOO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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