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D757 BDD

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,821 mi
Last recorded147,821 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD757 BDD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 147,821 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 143,955 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 May 2015 141,423 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2015 141,419 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 138,006 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 138,006 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise nearside rear axle slightly leaking

advise steering damper bushes

Pass 6 Jun 2013 135,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 135,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 130,125 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 127,003 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 121,093 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 119,686 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 119,684 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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D757 BDD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D757 BDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D757 BDD registered?

D757 BDD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D757 BDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D757 BDD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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