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D605 YCH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,127 mi
Last recorded112,127 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD605 YCH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 112,127 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front hub seal weeping

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub seal weeping

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 112,107 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front hub seal weeping

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub seal weeping

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 111,450 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'A' frame bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm, steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2007 42,676 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Apr 2007 42,628 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 41,481 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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D605 YCH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 D605 YCH, 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 D605 YCH registered?

D605 YCH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D605 YCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D605 YCH shows 6 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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