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SNZ 2182

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

125,170 mi
Last recorded125,170 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNZ 2182
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 125,170 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 125,167 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 125,163 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 125,087 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 125,079 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 124,989 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight play in both front hub swivel bearings

Fail 22 Jan 2021 124,989 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight play in both front hub swivel bearings

Pass 18 Dec 2019 124,829 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 124,753 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 124,589 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 124,409 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 124,227 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 123,940 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 123,940 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2013 122,051 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 204,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 194,397 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 182,661 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 171,691 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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SNZ 2182 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SNZ 2182, 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 SNZ 2182 registered?

SNZ 2182 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 April 1986.

Is SNZ 2182 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNZ 2182 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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