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D611 YEW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,644 mi
Last recorded165,644 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD611 YEW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 165,644 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 165,551 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 165,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 165,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 162,953 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 157,115 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 150,987 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 150,057 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 147,469 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

engine bay has evidence of fuel / oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2011 136,731 miles

non standard exhaust fitted

non standard seat belts fitted not using upper anchorages

power steering box wet with oil but not dripping

Fail 31 Oct 2011 136,480 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

non standard exhaust fitted

non standard seat belts fitted not using upper anchorages

power steering box wet with oil but not dripping

Pass 15 Nov 2010 126,167 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front brake pads appear very low recomend wheels off inspection

nearside rear hub seal appears to be leaking

Pass 24 Nov 2009 115,649 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 113,046 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 113,046 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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D611 YEW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D611 YEW, 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 D611 YEW registered?

D611 YEW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 November 1986.

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