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D851 YHK

1996 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,379 mi
Last recorded99,379 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD851 YHK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 99,379 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

body corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2025 99,107 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

body corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2024 98,235 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 97,456 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 97,453 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all hazards (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear fog lamp switch function deteriorating

Fail 13 Jun 2022

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear fog lamp switch function deteriorating

Pass 7 Jul 2021 95,662 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 95,637 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear crossmember nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering system excessively rough stiff steering on right hand lock (2.1.1 (a))

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks bare wires hanging out of dash (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2019 94,559 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 93,145 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2017 92,092 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play both nearside and offside (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2017 92,092 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play both nearside and offside (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2016 87,897 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 82,516 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 70,078 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front swivel slight play

Pass 25 Nov 2013 77,996 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 75,381 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 72,090 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 72,090 miles

Centre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 67,741 miles

emissions exempt

Pass 15 Jul 2009 64,195 miles

smoke test exempt due to engine not original

Pass 19 Aug 2008 62,664 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 62,644 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust system heavily corroded

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 YHK is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 122,435 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 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 30 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D851 YHK registered?

D851 YHK is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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