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GBZ 393

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,330 mi
Last recorded86,330 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBZ 393
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 86,330 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 86,239 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 84,504 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 83,156 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 83,114 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 83,114 miles

Fuel system component leaking Rotary/injection pump. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Upper securing device. (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Brake hose on full lock. (5.2.3 (f))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 81,376 miles

Central Fluid loss around the parking brake drum

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 81,376 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tailbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working inoperative when hazards activated (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Fluid loss around the parking brake drum

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 75,308 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 70,935 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 70,935 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 66,927 miles

N/s/f hub seal leak

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 66,924 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/s/f hub seal leak

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 58,202 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 58,202 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 44,121 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 44,121 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 83,928 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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GBZ 393 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GBZ 393, 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 GBZ 393 registered?

GBZ 393 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is GBZ 393 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBZ 393 shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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