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D99 KYC

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

115,202 mi
Last recorded115,202 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD99 KYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 115,202 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 113,821 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 111,992 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 109,969 miles

Nearside Rear foot brake effort slightly low

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 107,705 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 107,705 miles

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 106,252 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 11 Sep 2020 106,252 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear & leaking brake fluid (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside 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))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 24 Apr 2019 103,595 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 103,595 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 101,183 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 99,182 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 99,179 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.6.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 97,075 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 97,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting rear x member corroded (6.6.6)

Pass 1 May 2015 94,692 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 94,690 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 92,259 miles

n/s/r brake effort low

Pass 1 May 2013 89,466 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 89,462 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 86,675 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 83,189 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 79,239 miles

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 24 Apr 2009 74,893 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 71,756 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 67,134 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 67,134 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 63,189 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 63,135 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

alternator belt loose

exhaust bracket touching gearbox mounting

slight oil mist around steering box

throttle cable fouls steering column shaft

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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D99 KYC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 D99 KYC, 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 D99 KYC registered?

D99 KYC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D99 KYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D99 KYC shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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