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S752 TCV

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,089 mi
Last recorded87,089 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS752 TCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 87,089 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 82,787 miles

bonnet stay missing

Fail 29 Oct 2019 82,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

bonnet stay missing

Pass 6 Sep 2018 81,648 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorating

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 79,397 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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S752 TCV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S752 TCV, 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 S752 TCV registered?

S752 TCV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is S752 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S752 TCV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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