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D92 BSF

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,074 mi
Last recorded150,074 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD92 BSF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 150,074 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 147,968 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 147,648 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 144,480 miles

front prop rear uj worn

Fail 20 Feb 2016 144,480 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)

Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases finishes under car (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working no main beam (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working and lense holed (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front prop rear uj worn

Pass 23 Feb 2015 143,628 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 143,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under body corroded everywere

Fail 23 Jan 2013 143,593 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both brake pipes from master clyinder slight corrosion

rear cross member corroded not holed

Pass 20 Apr 2010 143,508 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 143,508 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 142,865 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 142,802 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front number plate delaminating but still readable.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 141,670 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 137,713 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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D92 BSF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D92 BSF, 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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D92 BSF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 August 1986.

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