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YDM 18

1986 Land Rover Defender

Bronze Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

56,087 mi
Last recorded56,087 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDM 18
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 56,087 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 56,074 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 55,994 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 55,925 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 55,881 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 55,854 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 55,823 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 55,663 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 55,365 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 55,354 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 55,340 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 55,335 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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YDM 18 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Bronze with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YDM 18, 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

How do I check the history of YDM 18?

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What year was YDM 18 registered?

YDM 18 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 February 1986.

Is YDM 18 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDM 18 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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