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GAZ 3868

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

145,051 mi
Last recorded145,051 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAZ 3868
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 145,051 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

underside muddy

Pass 24 Apr 2024 144,587 miles

underside muddy

Pass 28 Feb 2022 143,498 miles

exhaust leak

underside muddy

Pass 26 Feb 2021 143,491 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 141,568 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2019 127,118 miles

axle seals seeping

chassis corroded

oil leak

springs corroded

steering box leak

underbody corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2017 124,440 miles

Oil leak Heavy g/box oil leak ()

Oil leak Heavy steering box oil leak ()

Oil leak heavy engine oil leak ()

Oil leak o/s/r axle oil seal leaking ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 126,245 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 125,730 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 111,729 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

o/s wiper slighty worn

Pass 24 Sep 2013 118,863 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 115,846 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 112,984 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 111,055 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 105,406 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 97,284 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 97,273 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 95,252 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 95,242 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GAZ 3868 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GAZ 3868, 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 GAZ 3868 registered?

GAZ 3868 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 January 1986.

Is GAZ 3868 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAZ 3868 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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