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D431 BDU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

131,605 mi
Last recorded131,605 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD431 BDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 131,605 miles

Nearside Rear body panel rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2025 131,079 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 130,700 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside, outside prescribed area at time of test,advise will need att. in near future.behind rear panels. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 129,772 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive pannel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 129,318 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 129,310 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 127,265 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR NEAR MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component BOX (2.1.5 (a))

SLIGHJT LEAK FROM BOTH FRONT HUBS

Pass 7 Nov 2018 127,121 miles

BOTH FRONT HUBS HAVE SLIGHT LEAKS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 127,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

BOTH FRONT HUBS HAVE SLIGHT LEAKS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 126,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Front hub seal slight leek

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front hub seal slight leek

Fail 1 Nov 2017 126,530 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front hub seal slight leek

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front hub seal slight leek

Pass 17 Oct 2016 125,880 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 125,880 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 122,577 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt AXLE/DIFF (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 122,577 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt AXLE/DIFF (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 25,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front hubs leaking

rear axle upper suspension joint boot split

Fail 15 Oct 2014 25,299 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front hubs leaking

rear axle upper suspension joint boot split

Pass 15 Oct 2013 24,774 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both front hub joints slight oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2013 24,774 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both front hub joints slight oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2012 124,772 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 123,949 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 123,141 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 122,428 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 122,428 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 121,420 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 119,395 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 18,836 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 18,836 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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D431 BDU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 D431 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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D431 BDU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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