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D530 BDU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,576 mi
Last recorded107,576 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD530 BDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 107,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underbody corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2021 106,703 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 95,018 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 92,387 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 92,377 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Footwell (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Footwell (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Engine oil leak ?

Gearbox oil leak ?

Slight play in OSF wheel bearing

Pass 28 Mar 2018 90,154 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 90,141 miles

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

Stop lamp not working Both sides (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 87,086 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 87,076 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Top sill/wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 85,035 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 85,035 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 84,993 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 20 Mar 2015 81,424 miles

All tyres worn on edges.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 81,421 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

All tyres worn on edges.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 77,807 miles

Bulkhead corroded through on both sides outside failable areas.

Oil leaks from engine and transmission.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 77,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Both front swivel seals leaking.

Bulkhead corroded through on both sides outside failable areas.

Idle speed high.

Oil leaks from engine and transmission.

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear diff seal leaking.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper blades deteriorated.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 75,630 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 75,603 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 74,645 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre rear seat belt missing.

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 71,114 miles

front axle oil leak.

gearbox oil leak.

power steering reservoir/pipes leaking.

rear axle oil leak.

rear suspension gas strut operation noisy.

Fail 4 Jan 2011 71,112 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

front axle oil leak.

gearbox oil leak.

power steering reservoir/pipes leaking.

rear axle oil leak.

rear suspension gas strut operation noisy.

Pass 13 Jan 2010 67,066 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s front and rear + o/s front and rear inner sides of door sills and floor slightly corroded

rear diff oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2010 67,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s front and rear + o/s front and rear inner sides of door sills and floor slightly corroded

rear diff oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2009 65,453 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 65,453 miles

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

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 63,255 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 61,758 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 61,730 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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D530 BDU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D530 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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D530 BDU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 1986.

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