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D717 YDO

1986 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,856 mi
Last recorded158,856 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD717 YDO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 158,856 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 157,881 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 156,379 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 155,177 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 153,477 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 152,427 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 148,883 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tractor joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tractor joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 147,884 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 146,320 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 144,705 miles

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jul 2016 143,196 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 141,713 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 137,783 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

play in offside front swivel joint

Pass 8 Jul 2013 135,850 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 135,850 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 134,380 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 132,085 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 132,085 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 129,389 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 126,395 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 124,213 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 124,213 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 121,477 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 116,994 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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D717 YDO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D717 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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What year was D717 YDO registered?

D717 YDO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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