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D825 BOS

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

189,006 mi
Last recorded189,006 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD825 BOS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 189,006 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 186,065 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff has slight leak from the nose bearing to the propshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 184,822 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff has slight oil leak from prop seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 181,825 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear prop seal/diff has a slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 175,680 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 175,678 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both no beam pattern at all. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both. (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 171,053 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 166,490 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 166,223 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 164,449 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 162,374 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 148,956 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 137,872 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear diff input shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 8 Jan 2009 128,024 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 127,894 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 127,514 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 127,513 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

exhaust front pipes loose on manifolds

Pass 22 Nov 2005 126,247 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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D825 BOS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 D825 BOS, 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 D825 BOS registered?

D825 BOS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1986.

Is D825 BOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D825 BOS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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