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D532 BDU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

188,907 mi
Last recorded188,907 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD532 BDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 188,907 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 188,737 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box hitting cross member (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported hitting inner arch (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering middle cross member (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gear box ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 186,866 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 181,857 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 179,182 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Headlamp beam images poor.

Screen wash part blocked.

Fail 14 Aug 2014 179,182 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)

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front brake discs corroding and pads apear low.

Headlamp beam images poor.

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

Screen wash part blocked.

Pass 22 Aug 2013 174,045 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 174,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 168,207 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 168,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 164,951 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 164,936 miles

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 163,628 miles

nsr hub leaking

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2009 163,628 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nsr hub leaking

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2009 163,628 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s rear hub leaking

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2008 159,813 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bonnet release stiff

n/s steering swivel leaking

slight corrosion to rear chassis n/s and o/s

Fail 19 May 2008 159,813 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bonnet release faulty

n/s steering swivel leaking

slight corrosion to rear chassis n/s and o/s

Pass 2 Apr 2007 155,151 miles

rear chassis corroded

Pass 23 May 2006 151,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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D532 BDU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 D532 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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D532 BDU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 1986.

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