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D36 BDX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

179,237 mi
Last recorded179,237 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD36 BDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 179,237 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 179,234 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 177,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 177,853 miles

Central Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 176,030 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 176,030 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 173,852 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 173,851 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 169,568 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 169,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 163,509 miles

Central Front Propshaft universal joint worn front uj of front prop shaft ()

Fail 23 Mar 2018 163,506 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Central Front Propshaft universal joint worn front uj of front prop shaft ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 158,990 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 152,639 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 152,639 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 147,203 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 146,786 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 145,224 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 145,224 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 143,586 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 141,404 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 138,900 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 136,032 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 133,930 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 132,943 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2007 128,916 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 128,911 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 124,388 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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D36 BDX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 D36 BDX, 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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What year was D36 BDX registered?

D36 BDX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 November 1986.

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