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D683 BDX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

260,061 mi
Last recorded260,061 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD683 BDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 260,061 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 260,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on flexible brake hose (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on flexible brake hose (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 259,950 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 259,950 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 259,933 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 259,916 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Dec 2016 259,916 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 259,374 miles

Crack in windscreen swept area over 40mm, but not affecting drivers view of road

Fail 23 Dec 2015 259,374 miles

Crack in windscreen swept area over 40mm, but not affecting drivers view of road

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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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D683 BDX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 D683 BDX, 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 D683 BDX registered?

D683 BDX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 November 1986.

Is D683 BDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D683 BDX shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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