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D694 YPV

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,452 mi
Last recorded128,452 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD694 YPV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 128,452 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at axal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 127,971 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 126,953 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 126,872 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 125,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)

Slight movement on steering damper upper bush

Fail 27 Jul 2016 125,047 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering bulkhead at master cylinder (6.1.A.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

steering damper top bush has slight movement

Pass 3 Jul 2015 115,273 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 114,917 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 114,131 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 109,408 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 109,403 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2010 104,650 miles

nearside track rod end nut thread not locking, remove washer.

rear hardy spicer badly worn

Fail 25 Mar 2010 104,646 miles

Centre Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 99,837 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 99,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 91,439 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 79,327 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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D694 YPV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 D694 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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What year was D694 YPV registered?

D694 YPV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 October 1986.

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