MOT Status
ValidMileage
326,803 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both ()
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Towbar with an unsafe modification to secondary components fixing bolt missing / inadequate repair (6.1.6 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hocky stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced multiple holes in chassis members from front to rear all marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both ()
underside coated in heavy underseal
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength central chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt missing buckle missing (7.1.2 (a))
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength central chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt missing buckle missing (7.1.2 (a))
underside coated in heavy underseal
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting chassis leg (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Braking system leaking on chassis (3.6.A.1)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake discs corroded
Front wheels corroded
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake discs corroded
Front wheels corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Front brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front swivel hubs corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear n/s hub seal oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
brake pipes at offside front some corrosion
steering damper bush worn
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
brake pipes some corrosion
o/s steering damper bush slight wear
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
A186 MHP is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
Across all 1983 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 109,986 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 A186 MHP, 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 43 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of A186 MHP?
You can check the full history of A186 MHP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was A186 MHP registered?
A186 MHP is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1983.
Is A186 MHP safe to buy?
The MOT history for A186 MHP shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does A186 MHP have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A186 MHP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.