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A9 BBW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

129,976 mi
Last recorded129,976 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 BBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 129,976 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 129,700 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front hub seals leaking slightly

Fail 27 Jan 2025 129,679 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded (holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front hub seals leaking slightly

Pass 6 Feb 2024 129,262 miles

Battery box slightly corroded

Fluid leak, but not excessive Various fuid leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 128,729 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 128,081 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 128,081 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 127,923 miles

Drop link cover split

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 127,767 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 127,634 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 127,266 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 126,345 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 126,091 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front hub seals leaking

Fail 24 Oct 2014 125,774 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

slight lift in steering drop arm

Pass 24 Oct 2014 125,774 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

slight lift in steering drop arm

Pass 24 Oct 2013 125,393 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 125,388 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 124,304 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 122,791 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel tank slightly damp

Pass 18 Aug 2010 120,983 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 120,983 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 116,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 112,211 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 111,244 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 111,244 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2006 110,130 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 110,130 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nail in tyre

os front hub leaking †ns front hub leaking

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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A9 BBW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 A9 BBW, 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 A9 BBW registered?

A9 BBW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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