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D705 YHK

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD705 YHK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025
Pass 3 Sep 2021 249,233 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 249,233 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 243,481 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 243,481 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 235,623 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 228,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside wiper split

Fail 26 Jul 2018 228,590 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and kick up facing wrong way (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Central Intermediate drop arm fractured to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing fractured and stability or attachment of casing affected been cut (2.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside wiper split

Pass 22 Jul 2017 219,390 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 219,390 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 207,739 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

both front tractor joints leaking oil

eml light on

oil leak from engine or gearbox or both

Pass 13 Jun 2015 193,167 miles

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 189,972 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 189,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 182,351 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 182,351 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 17,692 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 17,692 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 187,126 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 18,733 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 183,129 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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D705 YHK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 D705 YHK, 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 D705 YHK registered?

D705 YHK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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The MOT history for D705 YHK shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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