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BDZ 6558

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

208,916 mi
Last recorded208,916 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDZ 6558
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 208,916 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 208,912 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 204,031 miles

nearside rear back plate damp

Pass 19 Mar 2014 199,879 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 199,850 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 194,345 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fluid leak under bonnet area

n/s/f inner door handle stiff

Pass 15 Mar 2012 188,231 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 182,629 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 182,629 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 180,034 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 174,684 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 163,433 miles

horn poor, nearside front trackrod end/draglink bar end, rear exhaust section

Pass 5 May 2006 152,337 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 152,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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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BDZ 6558 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BDZ 6558, 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 BDZ 6558 registered?

BDZ 6558 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is BDZ 6558 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDZ 6558 shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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