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D845 YNO

1986 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,450 mi
Last recorded124,450 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD845 YNO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 124,450 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 124,344 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 124,344 miles

Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 124,174 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 123,846 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 123,846 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 122,508 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 122,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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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D845 YNO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D845 YNO, 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

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What year was D845 YNO registered?

D845 YNO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D845 YNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D845 YNO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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