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D8 SBS

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

354,910 mi
Last recorded354,910 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 SBS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 354,910 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front outer swivel joint gaiters split

Pass 15 Jun 2022 353,961 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front swivel joint gaiters split

Pass 8 Jun 2021 353,530 miles

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

front swivel dust covers deteriorated

Fail 8 Jun 2021 353,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

front swivel dust covers deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2020 352,764 miles

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

front swivel dust covers perished

Fail 9 Jun 2020 352,764 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

front swivel dust covers perished

Pass 26 Mar 2019 352,202 miles

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

front hub dust covers

Pass 28 Mar 2018 351,113 miles

front shock absorber mounts corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2017 350,412 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

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

both front swivel joint rubber covers split

Fail 15 Feb 2017 350,355 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

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

both front swivel joint rubber covers split

Pass 25 Jan 2016 349,201 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

horn switch not very positive.

tale tale ligt dim

Fail 12 Jan 2016 349,172 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s & n/s (6.1.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly n/s low effort (3.7.B.4)

Corrsion near pedal box but not considered structural

Offside hub seal split

Pass 10 Jan 2015 34,568 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2013 334,483 miles

nearside front tyre getting low on tread

Pass 22 Jun 2012 321,885 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Jun 2011 303,080 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 285,569 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 285,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f seat belt buckle casing broken

n/s/f wiper split

Pass 27 Feb 2009 271,721 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 245,171 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 245,171 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 224,297 miles

all advisory items on test paper 331012477028 are still valid advise

Fail 13 Mar 2007 224,130 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 209,317 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 209,317 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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D8 SBS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 D8 SBS, 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 D8 SBS registered?

D8 SBS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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