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JSS 863N

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

163,141 mi
Last recorded163,141 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSS 863N
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 163,141 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 161,749 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 161,742 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2023 160,274 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 157,983 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 154,835 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s top shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember and chassis ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 153,052 miles

Front suspension turrets rusty

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

all brake pipes rusty

general rust and mud covering chassis.

Pass 30 Jul 2019 151,142 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

fluid leak from nearside rear hub

nearside rear service brake effort a little low

reverse lamp inop

Pass 2 Aug 2018 149,429 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 149,429 miles

Brake performance not tested fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2017 147,803 miles

VERY BAD OIL LEAK FROM NEARSIDE REAR HUB

Fail 19 Jul 2017 147,789 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)

VERY BAD OIL LEAK FROM NEARSIDE REAR HUB

Pass 20 Jul 2016 145,657 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 142,590 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 139,590 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2014 139,585 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2013 134,693 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 134,693 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 131,812 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 131,812 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 129,675 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 129,656 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 126,914 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 126,913 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 124,627 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 124,627 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 123,490 miles

n/s lower door hinge area rusty

n/s wing mirror glass broken

rear cross member broken

Pass 3 May 2007 122,728 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 122,728 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

drivers seat belt becoming frayed

near side front outrigger rusty and hold

near side front shockabsorber bottom bush worn

rear panal rusty and hold

Pass 22 Mar 2006 120,774 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 120,774 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

drivers seat belt becoming frayed

near side front outrigger rusty and hold

off side rear wheel bearing has play

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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JSS 863N is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 JSS 863N, 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 JSS 863N registered?

JSS 863N is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 November 1986.

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