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D820 YAY

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,000 mi
Last recorded114,000 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD820 YAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 114,000 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 110,544 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 110,544 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake drum insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 109,913 miles

Front both front hubs slight play

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 108,355 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front both front hubs slight play

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 106,635 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 106,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 105,118 miles

coil springs rusty

n/s front brake pipe rusting

n/s/r lamp lenses fadeing

Pass 1 Jul 2014 103,116 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 100,791 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 100,764 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 100,624 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 100,017 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 99,964 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 98,858 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

area of steering box appears recently washed

due to loose pinch bolts unable to determine condition of steering col ujs. To be re-checked at re-test

Fail 29 Jun 2009 98,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Towbar locking device inadequate (6.6.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

area of steering box appears recently washed

due to loose pinch bolts unable to determine condition of steering col ujs. To be re-checked at re-test

Pass 15 Jan 2009 98,270 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 94,788 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 94,783 miles

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 23 Jan 2007 90,207 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 90,175 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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D820 YAY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 D820 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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What year was D820 YAY registered?

D820 YAY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 September 1986.

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