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GAS 823

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,274 mi
Last recorded61,274 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAS 823
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 61,274 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 60,271 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 59,189 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 58,811 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 57,277 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 56,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 56,436 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 55,072 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 52,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 50,156 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 49,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 49,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 48,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 48,079 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 31 Oct 2012 46,675 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 45,804 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 44,011 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 41,620 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 41,620 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 39,790 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 37,993 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 35,656 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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GAS 823 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GAS 823, 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 GAS 823 registered?

GAS 823 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1986.

Is GAS 823 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAS 823 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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