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HAZ 333

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

123,890 mi
Last recorded123,890 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAZ 333
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 123,890 miles

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

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

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Battery tray corroded

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 123,448 miles

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

Central Rear Upper fulcrum arm ball joint dust cover deteriated

Nearside Front Outer side step bracket corroded

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 122,199 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight movement in shock (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight movement in shock (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 122,194 miles

Central Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp front position lamps light up with brake light (4.2.3 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp no brake light when position light illuminated (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight movement in shock (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight movement in shock (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 122,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 121,191 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 121,181 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 119,962 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 119,703 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2019 119,696 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 118,814 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 118,808 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 May 2017 116,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear cut intyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 May 2017 116,984 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all indicators (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear cut intyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 116,186 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 116,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 114,190 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 114,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 114,180 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Both front hub seals leaking

Corrosion on floor pan outside prescribed areas

Cross member modified

Oil leak

Rear cross member corroded

Rear diff input shaft seal leaking

Pass 23 Aug 2013 113,886 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 113,880 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 112,803 miles

slight fault with power steering when turning right very easy ?

Fail 31 May 2012 112,795 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 May 2009 112,049 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

cab front floor fas an internal repair advised external corrosiom

fuel tank rear mounting is corroded

n/s/f swivel socket has slight oil leak

steering box is damp with oil

steering shaft knuckle joint has slight wear

Fail 8 May 2009 112,049 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

cab front floor fas an internal repair advised external corrosiom

fuel tank rear mounting is corroded

n/s/f swivel socket has slight oil leak

steering box is damp with oil

steering shaft knuckle joint has slight wear

Pass 2 May 2008 111,384 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

centre chassis &rear cross member poor condition corroded

front no plate slight damage

steering box damp

Fail 30 Apr 2008 111,384 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

centre chassis &rear cross member poor condition corroded

front no plate slight damage

steering box damp

Pass 27 Mar 2007 11,078 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 11,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise heavy rust on center&rear chassis

Pass 17 Jan 2006 110,386 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 110,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped 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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HAZ 333 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 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 HAZ 333, 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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HAZ 333 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 June 1986.

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