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D256 BSA

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,204 mi
Last recorded36,204 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD256 BSA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2026 36,204 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 35,508 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 34,379 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 33,773 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 32,423 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 28,820 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 27,454 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 27,468 miles

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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D256 BSA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 127,912 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 D256 BSA, 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 37 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 D256 BSA registered?

D256 BSA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is D256 BSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D256 BSA shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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