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D851 RYD

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

224,387 mi
Last recorded224,387 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD851 RYD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 224,387 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 221,652 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear oil on the outside of brake drum.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2024 221,461 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn tractor joint. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn tractor joint. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear oil on the outside of brake drum.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 219,966 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 219,820 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.93 actual (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.93 actual 6.75 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holed cracked blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired seat box area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat box area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

horn button sensitive

Pass 13 Apr 2021 219,555 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 219,320 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 218,663 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 218,663 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2014 218,662 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 218,662 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 218,218 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 218,660 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

steering heavy

Pass 5 Jul 2011 218,659 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight oil leak at steering box

Pass 12 Jul 2010 218,656 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 218,656 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 216,322 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 209,962 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 107,447 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 206,586 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 206,586 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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D851 RYD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D851 RYD, 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 D851 RYD registered?

D851 RYD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D851 RYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D851 RYD shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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