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D812 LYC

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

154,335 mi
Last recorded154,335 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD812 LYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 154,335 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

general chassis corrosion

Fail 20 Jan 2021 154,320 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

general chassis corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2019 153,245 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 153,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2016 153,900 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Wipers smear slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2015 153,320 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 148,200 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front doors need adjustment

Fail 5 Jun 2014 148,197 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front doors need adjustment

Pass 28 Mar 2012 142,644 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 142,644 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 138,039 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 137,969 miles

Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 133,504 miles

power steering belt squeels

Pass 27 Oct 2008 131,389 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 131,381 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 131,349 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 129,791 miles

both rear bump stops missing.

corrosion to front floor pan...not in prescribed area.

n/s door mirror cracked....not affecting rear view.

Pass 17 Oct 2006 123,762 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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D812 LYC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 D812 LYC, 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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D812 LYC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1986.

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