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677 WAR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

195,519 mi
Last recorded195,519 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration677 WAR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 195,519 miles

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

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

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2026 195,516 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced beam (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside battery box corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2025 193,840 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 191,996 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 191,996 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interacting with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working fog lamp not working and warning light on dash not illuminating (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play ball joint on steering box pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 190,983 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 190,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hub seal is leaking

Pass 9 Aug 2022 189,292 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 189,292 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interacting with brake and tail lamps (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn excessive top and bottom play at road wheel (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blade rubbers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 187,050 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber mountings perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 187,050 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rusted and broken near rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber tower rotten and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear chassis crossmember rotten and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both engine mounting rubbers heavily split and perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking from air filter / breather pipe area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle sits lop sided, suspect sagged coil springs

Pass 25 Jun 2020 185,869 miles

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

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

Rear cross member is slightly corroded

Pass 7 May 2019 183,668 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cab slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 183,663 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail front axle panhard rod bracket heavily corroded and weakened (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cab slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 183,341 miles

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

steering damper offside rubber bush slightly worn

Fail 31 May 2018 183,341 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

steering damper offside rubber bush slightly worn

Pass 26 Jun 2017 181,202 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 179,989 miles

rear axle bumpstops missing both sides

steering damper bush slight play at steering box end

Pass 25 Oct 2014 179,553 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

n/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r tyres weaing uneven

Fail 3 Oct 2014 179,542 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

n/s/f o/s/f o/r/r tyres weaing uneven

steering damper bush slight worn

Pass 8 Oct 2012 176,365 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 176,361 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 170,230 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

damp around diesel pump no sign of leak

floor corrossion

gear box oil leak to rear

Fail 26 Oct 2011 170,229 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

damp around diesel pump no sign of leak

floor corrossion

gear box oil leak to rear

Pass 20 Oct 2010 158,558 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s rear drum looks damp

rust on o/s front arm

wipers clean small area of screen

Fail 18 Oct 2010 158,465 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s rear drum looks damp

rust on o/s front arm

wipers clean small area of screen

Pass 7 Oct 2009 143,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion o/s/f body

slight play in steering damper bush

Fail 7 Oct 2009 143,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion o/s/f body

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 15 Oct 2008 129,116 miles

FRONT PROP SHAFT REAR UJ BADLY WORN

NEW BRAKE PADS FITTED TO O/S/F BUT NOT N/S/F

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 129,093 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

FRONT PROP SHAFT REAR UJ BADLY WORN

NEW BRAKE PADS FITTED TO O/S/F BUT NOT N/S/F

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 129,093 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 129,077 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 119,971 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Number plate light dim

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 112,735 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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677 WAR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 677 WAR, 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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677 WAR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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