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D64 BDL

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,934 mi
Last recorded136,934 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD64 BDL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 136,934 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 131,061 miles

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 125,695 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/f of vehicle

Exhaust noisy beautiful snorty note (8.1.1 (a))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres, tread worn slightly uneven, and on inner edges,,, tread depths ok (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

non-std engine and exhaust system fitted,,

vehicle is in "Excellent|" condition for age

Pass 23 Jun 2023 119,766 miles

Exhaust noisy large bore exhaust system fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop shaft, front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop shaft, rear uj slightly loose in yoke,, recommend check (6.1.7 (c) (i))

non-std engine fitted,,, mercedes 3000cc 1996

o/s and n/s rear tyres, tread worn uneven,,, recommend replace

o/s number plate light dim

o/s/f tyre, tread worn slightly uneven

Fail 22 Jun 2023 119,741 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater missing o/s and n/s (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy large bore exhaust system fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop shaft, front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop shaft, rear uj slightly loose in yoke,, recommend check (6.1.7 (c) (i))

non-std engine fitted,,, mercedes 3000cc 1996

o/s and n/s rear tyres, tread worn uneven,,, recommend replace

o/s number plate light dim

o/s/f tyre, tread worn slightly uneven

Fail 11 Oct 2021 119,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Central Front seatbelt not fitted

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively on front shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door has no check strap

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively on main shaft, slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

engine cutting out

non standard engine fitted

steering heavy

Pass 7 Oct 2020 119,727 miles

Central seat belt not fitted

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front hub oil seal leaking slightly

Nearside Front worn slightly uneven

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front door check strap missing

Offside Front seat condition deteriorated

Offside Front tyre worn uneven, recommend replace

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

battery light glowing

indicator stalk deteriorated

oil contamination under vehicle

oversized wheels fitted to vehicle

reverse lights not working

Fail 24 Sep 2020 119,727 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis near tow ball (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towbar attachment insecure tow ball (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Central seat belt not fitted

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed difficult to close (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted, recommend attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front hub oil seal leaking slightly

Nearside Front worn slightly uneven

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened recommend attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play recommend attention (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front door check strap missing

Offside Front seat condition deteriorated

Offside Front tyre worn uneven, recommend replace

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads, recommend check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively recommend attention (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

battery light glowing

indicator stalk deteriorated

oil contamination under vehicle

oversized wheels fitted to vehicle

reverse lights not working

Pass 3 Sep 2019 119,727 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop shaft. rear uj slight wear/play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

all road wheels/tyres,, slightly protuding wheel arches

clutch pedal rubber missing

indicator switch slightly deteriorated

modified exhaust system fitted,,

n/s/f swivel hub oil seal weeping slightly

non-std engine fitted,,,

o/s and n/s mirror glasses cracked

o/s/f wing panel, damaged

rear fog light switch slightly deteriorated

suspenison height has been raised,, for the MUDDY Bottom experience

Pass 14 Sep 2018 116,776 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed o/s and n/s front hoses rubbing on coil springs,, on lock (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened recommend replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged o/s and n/s mirror glasses cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

advance foot brake pedal travel

advance handbrak lever travel,, recommend attention

all road wheels.,, slightly potruding wheel archs

bolt missing from exhaust front mounting to gearbox

clutch pedal rubber missing

drive belt slightly noisy on start up

drivers door card insecure

drivers seat cushions deteriorated

exhaust emissions slighty smokey

indicator/horn/dip switch deteriorated,, recommend replace

n/s/f swivel hub seal,, weeping slightly

n/s/r shock absorber casing deteriorated

o/s/f wing panel dented

reverse light not working

suspension has been raised,,, probably for MUDDY BOTTOM

Fail 13 Sep 2018 116,755 miles

Brake inadequately mounted parking brake mechanism ,, insecure on gearbox,, clevis pin rubbing gearbox (1.1.21 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low kick up wrong side o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front pan hard rod bushes worn o/s,, bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly chafed o/s and n/s front hoses rubbing on coil springs,, on lock (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened recommend replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged o/s and n/s mirror glasses cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

advance foot brake pedal travel

advance handbrak lever travel,, recommend attention

all road wheels.,, slightly potruding wheel archs

bolt missing from exhaust front mounting to gearbox

clutch pedal rubber missing

drive belt slightly noisy on start up

drivers door card insecure

drivers seat cushions deteriorated

exhaust emissions slighty smokey

indicator/horn/dip switch deteriorated,, recommend replace

n/s/f swivel hub seal,, weeping slightly

n/s/r shock absorber casing deteriorated

o/s/f wing panel dented

reverse light not working

suspension has been raised,,, probably for MUDDY BOTTOM

Pass 15 Sep 2017 110,340 miles

Front brake pads approx 3mm and discs wearing

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside and nearside mirror glass small cracks

Pass 26 May 2016 103,395 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view o/s and n/s door mirror glasses slightly cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise, n/s wiper has limited travel

advise. advance footbrake pedal travel

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s front (3.7.B.3)

minor oil leak

o/s and n/s headlamp beam images and outputs slightly deminished

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s rear (3.7.B.3)

steering damper bushes worn,, recommend replace

Fail 19 May 2016 103,395 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking o/s/f brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

advise, n/s wiper has limited travel

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view o/s and n/s door mirror glasses slightly cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s front (3.7.B.3)

minor oil leak

o/s and n/s headlamp beam images and outputs slightly deminished

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s rear (3.7.B.3)

steering damper bushes worn,, recommend replace

rear prop shaft, sliding joint splines worn too excess

Pass 18 May 2015 103,395 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise condition of offside front wing repeater

advise footbrake pedal travel

headlamp beam images and outputs slightly deminished

nearside front wiper rubber perished,, recommend replace

number plate lamp slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre under inflated,, recommend check

steering damper bushes deteriorated, damper slightly loose,, recommend attention ASAP

steering wheel out of alighn

Fail 9 May 2015 103,395 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise condition of offside front wing repeater

nearside front wiper rubber perished,, recommend replace

number plate lamp slightly deteriorated

steering damper bushes deteriorated, damper slightly loose,, recommend attention ASAP

Pass 12 Apr 2014 96,710 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

offside front hub slightly damp

Fail 11 Apr 2014 96,710 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

offside front hub slightly damp

Pass 6 Sep 2005 95,323 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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D64 BDL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 D64 BDL, 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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D64 BDL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 December 1986.

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