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D50 NBM

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

160,051 mi
Last recorded160,051 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD50 NBM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 160,051 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 160,026 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 160,017 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 159,999 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 159,972 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 159,996 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 159,941 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 159,941 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 159,842 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 159,867 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 159,737 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 159,737 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2010 159,979 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 159,624 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 159,508 miles

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

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front swivel seals leaking - not excessive

drop arm ball joint gaiter adrift

Pass 1 Jun 2007 159,428 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 158,356 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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D50 NBM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 D50 NBM, 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 D50 NBM registered?

D50 NBM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 September 1986.

Is D50 NBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D50 NBM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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