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A23 GGL

1986 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

551 mi
Last recorded551 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 GGL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 551 miles

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

Nearside Front Swivel ball seal leaking

Offside Front Swivel ball seal leaking

Offside Rear Half shaft seal leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaks from engine, transmission and diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2026 551 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing 2 split pins missing from castle nuts (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Split pin missing from castle nut (2.1.3 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Swivel ball seal leaking

Offside Front Swivel ball seal leaking

Offside Rear Half shaft seal leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaks from engine, transmission and diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 2 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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A23 GGL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A23 GGL, 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 A23 GGL registered?

A23 GGL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is A23 GGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 GGL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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