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D818 YDO

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,901 mi
Last recorded134,901 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD818 YDO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 134,901 miles

Nearside Front hub seal

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 133,541 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 130,838 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 130,838 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 128,901 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 126,524 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 122,976 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 122,976 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 117,769 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 114,510 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 114,510 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 113,407 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 113,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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 YDO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D818 YDO, 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 D818 YDO registered?

D818 YDO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 October 1986.

Is D818 YDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D818 YDO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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