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LOG 4L

1986 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

288,669 mi
Last recorded288,669 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOG 4L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 288,669 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 288,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 268,208 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 268,208 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings bolts loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 253,142 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 242,537 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 235,449 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 232,950 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 232,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 229,516 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 224,733 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 221,154 miles

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

Oil leak

all of underside at front oil soaked from past leak(am unable to tell if anything else is leaking)

nearside and offside front swivel housings damp

nearside and offside rear shockabsorber rubbers worn and offside rear shockabsorber base damp

nearside and offside seatbelts slightly damaged

nearside headlight slightly out of focus(pattern all below line)

offside wiper not parking properly

poor welded repairs to underside and welded areas painted over

rear discs rusted and pitted

several areas of chassis at front and rear showing advanced signs of rust some in prescribed areas and some outside

unable to reach areas of chassis leg at nearside and offside rear by fueltank(benefit given to presenter)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 221,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

all of underside at front oil soaked from past leak(am unable to tell if anything else is leaking)

nearside and offside front swivel housings damp

nearside and offside rear shockabsorber rubbers worn and offside rear shockabsorber base damp

nearside and offside seatbelts slightly damaged

nearside headlight slightly out of focus(pattern all below line)

offside wiper not parking properly

rear discs rusted and pitted

several areas of chassis at front and rear showing advanced signs of rust some in prescribed areas and some outside

unable to reach areas of chassis leg at nearside and offside rear by fueltank(benefit given to presenter)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 213,987 miles

Front axle swivel housimg slight leak from both

Handbrake close to end of travel

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2010 213,977 miles

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front axle swivel housimg slight leak from both

Handbrake close to end of travel

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 206,405 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009

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

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 197,043 miles

Oil leak

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak in both N/S/F and O/S/F hub assembly

Pass 24 Jan 2007 191,140 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 191,140 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 184,354 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 184,354 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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LOG 4L is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LOG 4L, 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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LOG 4L is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 1986.

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