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D795 RYD

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,553 mi
Last recorded124,553 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD795 RYD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 124,553 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A Frame Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 123,146 miles

Both front coil spring mounts corroded

Chassis corroded

Front and rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 123,144 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front coil spring mounts corroded

Chassis corroding

Front and rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2011 122,488 miles

nearside rear hub seal leaking

offside outer hubseal leaking

Pass 5 Aug 2010 119,651 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 119,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 118,954 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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D795 RYD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 D795 RYD, 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 D795 RYD registered?

D795 RYD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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The MOT history for D795 RYD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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