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D988 FYV

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

172,350 mi
Last recorded172,350 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD988 FYV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 172,350 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near upper door hinge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 171,789 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 177,672 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 177,672 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 169,069 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 169,069 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both N/S and O/S (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Led light flickering -hardly any light output (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective O/S/R rubber hanger broken and MID rubber hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play dust cover also damaged (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 163,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 163,712 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 163,712 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded REAR TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety swivel housings nearside and offside (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2018 162,513 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 161,019 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering pivot point has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1g)

slight oil leaks from front swivel joints

Pass 8 Feb 2016 158,094 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 158,072 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering box (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Centre Front seat belt missing

Nearside Front Outer swivel housing oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2015 157,847 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing on side walls.

Pass 22 Jan 2014 157,191 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 157,191 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 149,406 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 134,369 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 134,367 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 124,544 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 114,628 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f & o/s/f hub seals leaking

Pass 21 Jul 2008 105,048 miles

o/s/f hub seal leaking

Fail 18 Jul 2008 105,041 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f hub seal leaking

Pass 20 Jul 2007 96,248 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 86,549 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/f & o/s/f hub seals damp

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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D988 FYV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 D988 FYV, 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 D988 FYV registered?

D988 FYV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 November 1986.

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The MOT history for D988 FYV shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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