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D437 BDU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,221 mi
Last recorded126,221 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD437 BDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 126,221 miles

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

under side corroded

Fail 11 May 2020 126,209 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under side corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2019 124,271 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 120,968 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 May 2017 118,596 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 116,580 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 113,476 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 113,476 miles

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 113,080 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 113,080 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 108,586 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 108,586 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 107,333 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 106,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 24 Feb 2010 104,825 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 24 Feb 2010 104,825 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Mar 2009 103,221 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 101,854 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 101,854 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 100,271 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 98,167 miles

rear chassis corroded thin

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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D437 BDU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D437 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 D437 BDU registered?

D437 BDU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1986.

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