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TJI 3733

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,414 mi
Last recorded160,414 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJI 3733
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 160,414 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe at pump (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 160,382 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipes going into steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe at pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 159,789 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 158,983 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 158,481 miles

Both front swivels leaking.

Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge.

Pass 24 Oct 2017 156,850 miles

Exhaust has slight leaks from various parts of system.

Slight power steering oil leak from steering box.

Fail 15 Sep 2017 156,850 miles

Ball joint has excessive play From drop arm on steering box, also boot damaged. (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Exhaust leaks from various parts of system.

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

Play in bush on steering damper.

Pass 19 Sep 2016 154,655 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front diff leaking oil

gearbox oil leaks

Pass 12 Oct 2015 152,675 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 152,673 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 149,292 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 149,224 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 145,439 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in front hubs

Fail 16 Oct 2013 145,439 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in front hubs

Pass 6 Oct 2012 141,889 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2011 139,280 miles

n/s and o/s hub seals damp

pas box damp

Pass 28 Sep 2010 135,981 miles

N/S/R + front axle seals leaking

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 132,861 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 132,748 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 130,327 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 130,327 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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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TJI 3733 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TJI 3733, 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 TJI 3733 registered?

TJI 3733 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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