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D828 YHK

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,375 mi
Last recorded165,375 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD828 YHK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 165,375 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 157,842 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both number plates deteriated

nearside front hubseal weaping

Pass 21 May 2011 148,134 miles

cuts in all tyres

nearside hubseal weaping

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both number plates deteriated

offside front tyre getting close to wear bars

oil leak

steering box damp

Fail 19 May 2011 148,126 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both number plates deteriated

cuts in all tyres

nearside hubseal weaping

offside front tyre getting close to wear bars

oil leak

steering box damp

Pass 28 May 2010 138,224 miles

cuts in all tyres

slight oil leak nearside front hub seal

Fail 27 May 2010 138,222 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

cuts in all tyres

slight oil leak nearside front hub seal

Pass 8 May 2009 127,892 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 127,892 miles

Centre Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 30 May 2008 121,208 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight oil leak from nearside front hub seal

Fail 14 May 2007 120,019 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside front steering sphere wet

nearside step bent

Pass 14 May 2007 120,019 miles

nearside front steering sphere wet

nearside step bent

Pass 1 Jun 2006 116,316 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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D828 YHK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D828 YHK, 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 D828 YHK registered?

D828 YHK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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