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D684 YPV

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

208,996 mi
Last recorded208,996 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD684 YPV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 208,996 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 208,996 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking fuel leaking from engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil leak from fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 208,996 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 203,437 miles

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear trailing arm bushes partly split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 200,879 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 199,218 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 199,206 miles

Central Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Centre cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Drag link 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Drag link 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 Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 198,980 miles

n/s inner wing starting to deteriorate

o/s rear hub seal leaking oil

Fail 29 Jul 2017 198,976 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s inner wing starting to deteriorate

o/s rear hub seal leaking oil

Pass 6 Jul 2016 197,698 miles

O,S,R, AXLE OIL LEAK

O.S.F . N,S,R AND O,S,R, TYRES DETERIORATING

OIL LEAK

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

SOME RUST ON UNDER SIDE

Fail 1 Jul 2016 197,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

O,S,R, AXLE OIL LEAK

O.S.F . N,S,R AND O,S,R, TYRES DETERIORATING

OIL LEAK

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

SOME RUST ON UNDER SIDE

Pass 1 Aug 2015 196,184 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 196,184 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 195,378 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 194,840 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 192,656 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 190,196 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 190,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 187,624 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 186,158 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 186,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 185,008 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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D684 YPV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 D684 YPV, 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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D684 YPV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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