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D90 CBM

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

124,548 mi
Last recorded124,548 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD90 CBM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 124,548 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 124,212 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 122,882 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 119,779 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 119,761 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Panhard rod bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering column universal joint insecure column to steering box joint (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 115,302 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 113,075 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 109,045 miles

Front bulk head mount bolts missing

Play in pitman arm ball joint

Pass 19 Nov 2018 104,894 miles

Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced Lower bulk head to chassis bolts missing both sides (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 104,888 miles

Front Coil spring insecure Both sides not seated correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated Hub seal (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Trailing arm rear bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Halfshaft securing bolt missing Both sides (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced Lower bulk head to chassis bolts missing both sides (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Both rear brake calipers worn so pads nearly slide through

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. At 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering linkage lightly rubbing OIL COOLER PIPES !!! (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 104,753 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underside of vehicle muddy

various areas of corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2016 103,378 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 103,378 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped cross axle (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front steering bar (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Steering component deformed and unserviceable forward steering bar (2.2.C.1d)

Steering component deformed and unserviceable rear steering bar (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2014 98,194 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front door check strap in poor condition

Pass 14 Oct 2013 96,311 miles

light misting of oil from o/s/r hub erea

rear exhaust back box blowing

Pass 18 Oct 2012 95,750 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 95,750 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 95,002 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 93,907 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 92,718 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 92,712 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 91,173 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 89,867 miles

leak from n/s/f swivel hub

number plate difficult to read with ladder in the way and bulb dim

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2006 88,547 miles

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

oil leak

play to steering idler / n/s/r top shocker bush worn

Fail 5 Jul 2006 88,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/r top shocker bush worn / n/s r bump stop missing / play to steering idler

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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D90 CBM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 D90 CBM, 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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D90 CBM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1986.

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