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D702 KYB

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,898 mi
Last recorded149,898 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD702 KYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 149,898 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 149,010 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 148,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 148,806 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 144,093 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 144,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shockabsorber mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shockabsorber mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shockabsorber bracket corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 143,426 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 143,392 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2018 141,397 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 141,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis / spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 138,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front axle bump stop rubber missing

Offside Rear axle bump stop rubber missing

Offside Rear chassis leg corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2017 138,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front axle bump stop rubber missing

Offside Rear axle bump stop rubber missing

Offside Rear chassis leg corroded

Pass 25 May 2016 134,029 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 130,725 miles

both rear tyres perished !

Pass 1 May 2013 130,226 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 130,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 129,456 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

no front middle seat fitted at time of test

no pas fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Apr 2012 129,418 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

front proshaft bolts loose advise attention !

no front middle seat fitted at time of test

no pas fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Apr 2011 127,923 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight cracking on tyre sidewalls.

Fail 21 Apr 2011 127,923 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight cracking on tyre sidewalls.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 126,629 miles

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

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

both front and rear near side tyres cracked/perished on sidewalls.

heavy surface corrosion in all areas under vehicle.

Fail 19 Mar 2010 126,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

both front and rear near side tyres cracked/perished on sidewalls.

heavy surface corrosion in all areas under vehicle.

Pass 25 Nov 2008 125,402 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 125,402 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 124,407 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 123,085 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 121,310 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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D702 KYB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 D702 KYB, 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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D702 KYB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1986.

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