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D865 YCH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

194,199 mi
Last recorded194,199 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD865 YCH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 194,199 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 193,559 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 192,820 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell corroded not effecting structural rigidity (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front dear side front door has a small hole, not effecting braking or steering and not a prescribed area

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell not effecting structural rigidity (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 192,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell corroded not effecting structural rigidity (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front dear side front door has a small hole, not effecting braking or steering and not a prescribed area

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell not effecting structural rigidity (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 191,519 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 187,485 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 186,582 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 186,578 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 184,238 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 182,275 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 180,812 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 180,199 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 180,199 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 179,058 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 177,162 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 177,112 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 174,565 miles

all b/pipes slightly corroded

slight play front w/bearings

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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D865 YCH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 D865 YCH, 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 D865 YCH registered?

D865 YCH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 1986.

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