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Q202GFV

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

195,243 mi
Last recorded195,243 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ202GFV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 195,243 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 195,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 187,808 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 187,805 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear UJ of the front propshaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 180,521 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 173,787 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 173,787 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn prop rear universal joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 165,814 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 160,060 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 160,060 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn "A" FRAME BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play DROP ARM BALL JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn "A" FRAME BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 153,714 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 153,714 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 143,912 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 143,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 135,605 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 135,605 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 129,075 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 123,063 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 116,503 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 110,262 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 103,974 miles

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

steering damper bush slight play

Pass 29 Sep 2011 97,278 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 89,873 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 81,707 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 75,084 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 66,325 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 66,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 56,826 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 101,286 miles

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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Q202GFV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 Q202GFV, 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 Q202GFV registered?

Q202GFV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 August 1986.

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