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D653 BDF

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

231,220 mi
Last recorded231,220 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD653 BDF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2022 231,220 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering arm damper bushes worn

Pass 16 Sep 2020 231,169 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside

n/s front headlight image slightly out of focus

n/s wing mirror glass damaged

o/s front bulkhead next to servo corroding

o/s front floor pan weld from inside

oil leak

play to steering idler bush

Fail 19 Aug 2020 231,166 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside

n/s wing mirror glass damaged

o/s front bulkhead next to brake servo corroding

o/s front floor pan weld from inside

oil leak

play to steering idler bush

Pass 22 Aug 2019 231,141 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to bulkhead

corrosion to offside front wheel arch under bonnet by brake servo

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 15 Aug 2019 231,140 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn front prop shaft front and rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

corrosion to bulkhead

corrosion to offside front wheel arch under bonnet by brake servo

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2013 223,620 miles

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

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

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

both rear springs lower mounts corrosion

Fail 26 Jul 2013 223,589 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 221,759 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 221,759 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 218,635 miles

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

both rear spring lower cups corrodsion

bothg front wipers slight split

corrosion servo mounting

front number plate corrosddion

general vehical corrosion

o/s/f wiper slight ssplit

o/s/r trailing arm bush perished

Fail 14 Jul 2011 218,304 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both rear spring lower cups corrosion

corrosion aroud servo

front number plate damage bottom

general vehical corrosion

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

o/s/r trailing arm front bush perished

Pass 28 May 2010 212,238 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s chassie corrosion

o/s chassie corrosion

steering box slight play

Fail 27 May 2010 212,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s chassie corrosion

o/s chassie corrosion

steering box slight play

Pass 20 Jun 2009 207,615 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 200,911 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 193,846 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 187,373 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 187,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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D653 BDF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 D653 BDF, 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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D653 BDF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 September 1986.

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