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D691 YDO

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

37,671 mi
Last recorded37,671 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD691 YDO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 37,671 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear chassis corroded

Rear cross member corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2018 37,667 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Lower effort to nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Lower effort to offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated Both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Lower u/j to steering box (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear brake flexi deteriorated and both ferrules corroded

Rear chassis corroded

Rear cross member corroded

Rear prop shaft rear u/j worn

Pass 27 Jun 2015 33,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Excessive Engine Oil Leak

O/S/R Hub Seal Leaking

Fail 15 Jun 2015 33,817 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Excessive Engine Oil Leak

O/S/R Hub Seal Leaking

Pass 19 Jun 2014 28,977 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

alternator belt slack

exhaust center joint slightly loose

fuel pump area damp

offside front seat back slighlty loose

steering box area damp

very slight dampness on the nearside front disc

Fail 10 Jun 2014 28,931 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

alternator belt slack

exhaust center joint slightly loose

fuel pump area damp

offside front seat back slighlty loose

steering box area damp

very slight dampness on the nearside front disc

Pass 13 Jun 2013 24,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

fuel pump area slightly damp

Excessive Engine Oil Leak

Fail 6 Jun 2013 24,018 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Excessive Engine Oil Leak

Power Steering Belt Loose

Pass 24 May 2012 18,639 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside front tyre slight bulge and has no visible side wall instructions

steering damper bushes deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2012 18,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside front tyre slight bulge and has no visible side wall instructions

steering damper bushes deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2011 13,365 miles

front wipers split

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

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

Fail 26 May 2011 13,310 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

both front wiper blades split

Pass 27 May 2010 12,520 miles

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

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

nearside front bulkhead corroded

nearside front wiperblade split

Fail 27 May 2010 12,520 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

nearside front bulkhead corroded

nearside front wiperblade split

Pass 28 May 2009 10,321 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear sidelight dimmer than offside rear

nearside rear tyre appears to be fitted wrong way round but nothing on sidewall

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

offside rear tyre perished

signs of fuel leak

Pass 29 May 2008 6,241 miles

n/s/f+ bth rears surface cracking

Fail 23 May 2008 6,237 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all 4 tyres surface cracking

Pass 1 May 2007 4,843 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 4,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

o/s/front cut on side wall not to cord outer face of tyre

Fail 8 Mar 2006 4,750 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/front cut on side wall not to cord outer face of tyre

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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D691 YDO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D691 YDO, 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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D691 YDO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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