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D613 FYJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

54,557 mi
Last recorded54,557 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD613 FYJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 54,557 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering damper bush worn

Pass 20 Aug 2025 54,460 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 54,081 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 53,300 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 52,851 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 51,999 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 51,993 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure Loose in the frame (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing diff " A" frame Stabilizer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear diff "A" frame stabilizer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 51,928 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 51,728 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 50,926 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 50,395 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 50,164 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 50,135 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 49,818 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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D613 FYJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 D613 FYJ, 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 D613 FYJ registered?

D613 FYJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D613 FYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D613 FYJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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