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D817 YAY

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,825 mi
Last recorded32,825 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD817 YAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 32,825 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 32,825 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 32,825 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 32,825 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 32,825 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 32,825 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 31,574 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 29,941 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 269,260 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 98,311 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 98,311 miles

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

Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 98,267 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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D817 YAY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D817 YAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D817 YAY?

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What year was D817 YAY registered?

D817 YAY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 September 1986.

Is D817 YAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D817 YAY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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