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TIG 2486

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,322 mi
Last recorded31,322 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIG 2486
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2026 31,322 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 31,163 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 31,113 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 31,069 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 30,967 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 30,073 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 29,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front axle swivel joint starting to leak

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 27,047 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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TIG 2486 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TIG 2486, 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 TIG 2486 registered?

TIG 2486 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 October 1986.

Is TIG 2486 safe to buy?

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