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D665 YCH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

118,800 mi
Last recorded118,800 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD665 YCH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 118,800 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 118,535 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 May 2022 118,330 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 118,211 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 118,119 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 118,018 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 117,599 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 117,311 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 116,941 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 116,495 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 115,595 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 May 2013 114,623 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 113,927 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 113,926 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 113,432 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 11,343 miles

oil leak from lift pump

Pass 29 Mar 2010 111,955 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 111,450 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 110,770 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 110,110 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 109,405 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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D665 YCH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 D665 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 D665 YCH registered?

D665 YCH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D665 YCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D665 YCH shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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