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D37 BDX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

81,377 mi
Last recorded81,377 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD37 BDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 81,377 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 81,363 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 81,116 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 80,790 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 80,176 miles

Front Both Hubs damp with oil

Pass 2 Nov 2021 79,358 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 79,007 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 78,810 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 77,651 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 76,082 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 76,049 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 76,009 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 75,862 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 73,458 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 733,444 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 68,742 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 63,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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D37 BDX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 D37 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 D37 BDX registered?

D37 BDX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 November 1986.

Is D37 BDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D37 BDX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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