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D675 LYD

1986 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

210,954 mi
Last recorded210,954 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD675 LYD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 210,954 miles

flexi mounts worn rear panele rusty front hub bearings both side worn

Pass 10 Oct 2016 209,440 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both fronts (2.2.B.1f)

car slightly rusty underneath

steering box slight play

Pass 12 Oct 2015 206,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

heavy underseal

Pass 15 Oct 2014 203,199 miles

corrosion located vehicle chassis,underbody and all vehicle suspension.

slight play detected within vehicle steering system.

Fail 13 Oct 2014 203,196 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

corrosion located vehicle chassis,underbody and all vehicle suspension.

slight play detected within vehicle steering system.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 201,810 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 200,198 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

gearbox oil leak

osf inner wheel arch additional body panel corroded and holed(under brake servo)but not affecting it braking or steering

prop shaft braking device leaking

steering box leaking

vehicle heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection of certain components

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2012 200,195 miles

Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

gearbox oil leak

osf inner wheel arch additional body panel corroded and holed(under brake servo)but not affecting it braking or steering

prop shaft braking device leaking

steering box leaking

vehicle heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection of certain components

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2011 196,973 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2010 189,918 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 181,949 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 181,944 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 174,443 miles

HC level high on tick over

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

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 166,911 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 157,368 miles

see advice sheet no 223254786241

Fail 11 Oct 2006 157,359 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

ofside front wheel bearing maybe noisey

Pass 11 Oct 2005 147,992 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

oil leak

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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D675 LYD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 D675 LYD, 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 D675 LYD registered?

D675 LYD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 September 1986.

Is D675 LYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D675 LYD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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