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D902 LBO

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

232,007 mi
Last recorded232,007 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD902 LBO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 232,007 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 229,487 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 226,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 226,764 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected panard rod mounting on axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 224,374 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 221,753 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x 2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play x 2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 220,971 miles

Damp around offside rear brake drum/back plate

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight play in drop arm ball joint and dust cover poor fit

Pass 9 Oct 2019 219,472 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 216,364 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 216,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 211,945 miles

All coil springs slightly corroded

Slight play in rear shock absorber bushes

Pass 7 Oct 2016 209,199 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 205,105 miles

Front wipers starting to smear screen

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 203,194 miles

Slight play in o/s front steering pivots/wheel bearing?

Pass 10 Oct 2013 199,961 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front number plate chipped

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in steering drop arm joint

Fail 10 Oct 2013 199,961 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front number plate chipped

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in steering drop arm joint

Pass 1 Oct 2012 196,488 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 190,993 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 190,993 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 185,656 miles

drop link ball joint rubber cover insecure

engine oil leak

transfer box oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2010 185,656 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

drop link ball joint rubber cover insecure

engine oil leak

transfer box oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2009 179,370 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 179,360 miles

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)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 173,215 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 165,951 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 165,945 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 160,708 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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D902 LBO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 D902 LBO, 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 D902 LBO registered?

D902 LBO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 1986.

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