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A11 BRC

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

199,691 mi
Last recorded199,691 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 BRC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 199,691 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 90,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 184,269 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 181,086 miles

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 181,086 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and rear bush on same arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 180,321 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 178,332 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 178,332 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 175,752 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 175,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 171,209 miles

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn

Pass 24 Mar 2016 167,545 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 167,545 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 163,700 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 160,413 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 158,257 miles

all tyres atarting to crack

Pass 12 Jul 2012 157,277 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 155,809 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 155,809 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 155,809 miles

slight leak from steering box

Pass 9 Jul 2008 153,011 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 153,011 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 149,945 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 146,382 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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A11 BRC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 A11 BRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A11 BRC registered?

A11 BRC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is A11 BRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 BRC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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