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OIL 5979

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

169,570 mi
Last recorded169,570 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 5979
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 169,570 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 169,231 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 168,085 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 166,765 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 166,141 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 164,519 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 161,819 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 160,792 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front swivel hub slight oil leak bothsides

Pass 9 Jul 2018 158,773 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 Jul 2018 158,773 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 157,424 miles

n/s/f door sticking

Pass 14 Jul 2016 155,338 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 152,742 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 151,964 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 151,964 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 148,814 miles

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

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

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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OIL 5979 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 OIL 5979, 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

How do I check the history of OIL 5979?

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What year was OIL 5979 registered?

OIL 5979 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is OIL 5979 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIL 5979 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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