1987 Leyland BUS 2.5L Diesel · D101 NDW

The Leyland bus shows a currently roadworthy status following its most recent MOT pass on 14 October 2021 at 315,138 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the two recorded tests. The vehicle cleared the October 2021 examination with no defects logged. This followed a failure on 8 September 2021 at the identical mileage of 315,138, though the DVSA record cites no specific defects against that failure, which suggests an administrative or presentation issue at the test centre rather than a confirmed mechanical fault. The recorded odometer reading holds at 315,138 miles across both 2021 entries, equating to roughly 8,080 miles per year over the vehicle's 39-year life and sitting within typical use for a bus of this age. No gradual accumulation appears between the September and October 2021 tests, and the sparse two-entry history offers little insight into long-term wear patterns. The absence of any mileage movement across the failed and passed tests indicates the vehicle was stationary during that interval or the same reading was carried forward by the testing stations. A buyer should physically verify the reason for the September 2021 failure given the blank defect field, as the DVSA data does not disclose whether brakes, suspension bushes, or exhaust emissions caused the rejection. With no advisories listed on the pass, the tester recorded no worn tyres, corroded structure, or binding calipers at that time, but a 1987 chassis demands in-person checks for structural rust and fatigue in coil springs and steering joints. Given the five-year gap to today's date of 8 July 2026, the bus has run without a recorded test since October 2021 and will require a fresh MOT before any road use. Inspect brake discs, calipers, and the exhaust system closely, as consumable and mechanical condition cannot be inferred from a clean 2021 sheet alone.