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A12 GGA

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,345 mi
Last recorded168,345 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 GGA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 168,345 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 164,253 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 160,429 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 156,746 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 153,191 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 149,307 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 144,417 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 141,355 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 136,209 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 132,080 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 127,982 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 122,016 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 118,892 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 11,258 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

offside front brake caliper top mounting non standard fixing

Fail 17 Sep 2010 11,245 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

offside front brake caliper top mounting non standard fixing

Pass 3 Sep 2009 5,737 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 5,658 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

N/S/F DOOR WONT FULLY SHUT ? ALTHOUGH SECURE

Pass 30 May 2008 9 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 185,057 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 184,513 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2005 184,513 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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A12 GGA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A12 GGA, 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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What year was A12 GGA registered?

A12 GGA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 May 1986.

Is A12 GGA safe to buy?

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