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D818 YAY

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

90,000 mi
Last recorded90,000 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD818 YAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 90,000 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 3 Jul 2018

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Jul 2017 89,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Where pipe comes through chassis and joins to brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 89,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Where pipe comes through chassis and joins to brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable Bush is pulled out of housing excessive play. (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Where pipe comes through chassis and joins to brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 89,389 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

rear axle oil leak

slight oil leak for front swivel hub seals

Pass 31 Jul 2015 88,708 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 88,707 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 87,633 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake back plates getting rusty

o/s & n/s front hubs leaking slightly

Fail 23 Jul 2014 87,633 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Oil leak

brake back plates very rusty

n/s & o/s front hubs leaking

Pass 12 Apr 2013 87,298 miles

Oil leak

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

chassis getting rusty

front brake back plates rusted out

o/s front wleel rim damaged

play in o/s front hub

rear top axle bushes worn

Fail 11 Apr 2013 87,298 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

chassis getting rusty

front brake back plates rusted out

o/s front wleel rim damaged

play in o/s front hub

rear top axle bushes worn

Fail 5 Mar 2013 87,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

chassis getting rusty

front brake back plates rusted out

o/s front wheel rim damaged

oil leaks

play in o/s front hub

rear brake pipes rusty

rear top axle bushes worn

steering box damp

Pass 5 Apr 2011 83,828 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 83,043 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHTREFLECTORS DULL , BOTH FRONT HUBS WEEPING , FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN , BRAKE PEDLE RUBBER WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 14 Feb 2008 82,862 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 82,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 81,024 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 81,019 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front brake back plates rusty

oil leak from oil filter

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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D818 YAY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 D818 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.

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D818 YAY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1986.

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