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NIW 968

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,878 mi
Last recorded85,878 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIW 968
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 85,878 miles

Nearside Front Swivel Joints Slight Leaking

Offside Front Swivel Joints Slight Leaking

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

Fail 7 Aug 2026 85,878 miles

Nearside Front Swivel Joints Slight Leaking

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Swivel Joints Slight Leaking

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 85,810 miles

Both Side Indicator Repeaters Wrong Colour

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 85,810 miles

Both Side Indicator Repeaters Wrong Colour

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 85,737 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 85,690 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 85,498 miles

Front Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 85,498 miles

Front Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 85,337 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 85,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 85,132 miles

Nearside Front Hub oil seal leaking slightly

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 85,132 miles

Nearside Front Hub oil seal leaking slightly

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 84,912 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 84,258 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 83,383 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 83,372 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak on offside rear hub

Pass 10 Dec 2013 82,352 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear hub oil seals leaking on to wheels

Pass 4 May 2012 80,774 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 80,656 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 80,597 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 80,310 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 80,310 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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NIW 968 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 NIW 968, 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 NIW 968 registered?

NIW 968 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 March 1986.

Is NIW 968 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIW 968 shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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