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399 LRL

1986 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

61,983 mi
Last recorded61,983 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration399 LRL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 61,983 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 60,167 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 55,574 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 50,905 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 46,907 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 41,746 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 42,184 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 74,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear crossmember corroded but towbar not fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2015 74,688 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam spotlight (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear crossmember corroded but towbar not fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2014 74,412 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear propshaft front uj has play

towbar removed & crossmember still holed

Fail 8 Aug 2014 74,412 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear propshaft front uj has play

Pass 6 Jul 2013 73,691 miles

axle seal leaking on to back plate

Pass 7 Jul 2012 73,343 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 73,329 miles

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 71,938 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 71,938 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 70,275 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 70,275 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 70,262 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 3 Jun 2009 96,522 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 69,522 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 3 Jun 2008 68,536 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 68,536 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 67,283 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 67,252 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 27 Mar 2006

CORROSION NOTED TO REAR CHASSIS.

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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399 LRL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 399 LRL, 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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399 LRL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1986.

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