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D853 YHK

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

84,929 mi
Last recorded84,929 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD853 YHK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 84,929 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 84,929 miles

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 82,390 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 79,678 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 79,678 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 162,468 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 160,845 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both front and both rear wheels/tyres ()

Fail 8 Oct 2021 160,845 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both front and both rear wheels/tyres ()

Pass 13 Sep 2018 160,840 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 160,825 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 160,821 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear reflector missing no rear reflectors (1.5.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated offside rear and nearside rear seat belt stalks not locking into seat belt buckles (5.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 160,032 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 171,134 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 170,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front hubs leaking.

brake pipes rusting.

front floor rusty.

Pass 18 Feb 2012 157,466 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

front, inner brake pads wearing low

fuel pump is damp but no leak detected

n/s/r hub/backplate is damp - hub seal,possible leak

no rear seats fitted at time of test

oil leaks

rear tyres are starting to deteriorated - splits on the sidewalls

transfer box and diffs have play

Fail 17 Feb 2012 157,455 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

front, inner brake pads wearing low

fuel pump is damp but no leak detected

n/s/r hub/backplate is damp - hub seal,possible leak

oil leaks

rear tyres are starting to deteriorated - splits on the sidewalls

transfer box and diffs have play

Pass 10 Feb 2011 143,019 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres have stepped tread ( unevenly worn)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 143,019 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres have stepped tread ( unevenly worn)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 134,526 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 128,112 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 128,503 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 124,159 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 124,159 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 119,884 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 133,410 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 113,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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D853 YHK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 D853 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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D853 YHK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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