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D454 BDU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Cream Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,707 mi
Last recorded105,707 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2010
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD454 BDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2010 105,707 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 104,271 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 102,397 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 102,397 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 99,829 miles

slight corrosion on front brake pipes.

slight free play in steering.

slight movment in front hubs.

slight movment in n/s rear wheel bearing.

slight play in n/s rear anti-roll bar link.

Pass 23 Nov 2006 99,412 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 99,412 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 98,680 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 98,678 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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D454 BDU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 D454 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 D454 BDU registered?

D454 BDU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 August 1986.

Is D454 BDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D454 BDU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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