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D755 YCH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

301,799 mi
Last recorded301,799 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD755 YCH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 301,799 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 297,884 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 294,706 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 290,243 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 290,243 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 284,057 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 278,451 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play worn on steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 275,275 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 266,466 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 256,279 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 247,840 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 237,413 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All Four Tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 219,141 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 199,374 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 199,374 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 180,492 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

general rusting on underside of vehicle

Fail 8 Mar 2013 180,492 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

general rusting on underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Mar 2012 166,601 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general rusting on underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Mar 2012 166,572 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general rusting on underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Mar 2011 162,440 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general rusting on underside of vehicle/brake pipes rusting/steering box drop arm ball joint gaiter split

Pass 20 Mar 2010 158,538 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 153,458 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general rusting on underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Dec 2007 143,135 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2007 143,135 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 126,044 miles

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

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

Oil leak

oil leak at steering box

Fail 9 Dec 2006 125,960 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber not fitted/oil leak at steering box

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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D755 YCH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D755 YCH, 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 D755 YCH registered?

D755 YCH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D755 YCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D755 YCH shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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