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CGZ 3918

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,030 mi
Last recorded113,030 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGZ 3918
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 113,030 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

lower steering column u/j corroded

o/s and n/s front door pillar's corroded at top hinges

Pass 14 Apr 2025 108,918 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

head lamp aims just met requirements

n/s rear half shaft cap missing

o/s and n/s front upper hing mounts corroded

o/s front and rear half shaft caps missing

Fail 14 Apr 2025 108,918 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with fog light (4.4.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

head lamp aims just met requirements

n/s rear half shaft cap missing

o/s and n/s front upper hing mounts corroded

o/s front and rear half shaft caps missing

Pass 25 Apr 2024 106,970 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 106,970 miles

Fuel pipe insecure under bonnet fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake has little reserve

Pass 12 Apr 2023 106,272 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 104,995 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front floor rusty

Nearside Front mirrior discolored

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front floor rusty

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

suspension rusty

Fail 6 Apr 2022 104,995 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front floor rusty

Nearside Front mirrior discolored

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front floor rusty

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 103,564 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 103,562 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 100,213 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 100,213 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 95,922 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 95,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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CGZ 3918 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 CGZ 3918, 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 CGZ 3918 registered?

CGZ 3918 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 January 1986.

Is CGZ 3918 safe to buy?

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