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BIG 7184

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

154,894 mi
Last recorded154,894 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 7184
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 154,894 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 154,632 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 153,649 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 153,649 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 152,612 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 152,216 miles

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 146,600 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 146,600 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 146,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 140,308 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 140,308 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 134,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 126,465 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

adv both o/s and n/s tractor joint seals are leaking

Pass 15 Mar 2010 119,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 109,521 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 98,020 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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BIG 7184 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BIG 7184, 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 BIG 7184 registered?

BIG 7184 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is BIG 7184 safe to buy?

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