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B18 BSM

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

60,878 mi
Last recorded60,878 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 BSM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 60,878 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 May 2009 95,228 miles

Both rear axle bump stops missing

Slight corrosion on nearside bulkhead at top near door hinge

Slight corrosion on nearside front floor near to cab mounting

Fail 7 May 2009 95,200 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Both rear axle bump stops missing

Brake fluid level low

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Slight corrosion on chassis at offside rear near to rear shockabsorber mounting

Slight corrosion on nearside bulkhead at top near door hinge

Slight corrosion on nearside front floor near to cab mounting

Slight wear in steering damper end bushes

Steering drop arm joint boot split

Trim loose above pedals advise removal or securing

Pass 18 Feb 2008 81,239 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 81,096 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front steering damper bush worn

rear axle bump stops missing

Pass 23 Feb 2007 71,650 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 71,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 62,652 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 62,647 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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B18 BSM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 B18 BSM, 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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B18 BSM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 October 1986.

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