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D429 BDU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Brown Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,201 mi
Last recorded136,201 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD429 BDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 136,201 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 135,552 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 135,552 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 135,450 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 135,441 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 134,811 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 134,811 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 133,546 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 133,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 131,851 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 130,596 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 130,290 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 127,820 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front No. plate slightly defaced ok time of test

Slight corrosion rear crossmember & bulkhead top ok time of test

Pass 26 Jul 2006 126,397 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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D429 BDU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D429 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.

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What year was D429 BDU registered?

D429 BDU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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