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D685 LYD

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,713 mi
Last recorded84,713 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD685 LYD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 84,713 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 82,325 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 80,291 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 76,006 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 76,006 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 72,831 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering Box Drop Arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 70,273 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 69,474 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 69,437 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 69,437 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 69,314 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 69,014 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 69,014 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 67,696 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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D685 LYD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 D685 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 D685 LYD registered?

D685 LYD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1986.

Is D685 LYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D685 LYD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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