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D407 BDU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,989 mi
Last recorded164,989 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD407 BDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 164,989 miles

excessive brake pedal travel

Pass 31 Oct 2016 159,499 miles

Front steering arm slightly damaged

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

power ateering box slightly leaking

Fail 28 Oct 2016 159,474 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering box insecure locking nut loose (2.2.B.1a)

Front steering arm slightly damaged

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

power ateering box slightly leaking

Pass 29 Oct 2015 157,425 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 157,416 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 152,749 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 152,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 151,787 miles

speedometer not working

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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D407 BDU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D407 BDU, 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 D407 BDU registered?

D407 BDU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 August 1986.

Is D407 BDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D407 BDU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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