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D598 YNO

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

237,719 mi
Last recorded237,719 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD598 YNO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 237,719 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 237,719 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 236,461 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 236,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 231,067 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 222,842 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 222,842 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 210,078 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 204,618 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 204,618 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 198,325 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 193,077 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 27 May 2008 193,077 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 186,080 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 178,549 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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D598 YNO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc 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 D598 YNO, 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 D598 YNO registered?

D598 YNO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D598 YNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D598 YNO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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