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VIB 1738

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

32,291 mi
Last recorded32,291 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIB 1738
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 32,291 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 31,834 miles

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

Steering damper bushes slight splitting

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 30,780 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

steering damper bushes slight splitting

Pass 27 May 2022 29,706 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering damper bushes splitting

Pass 25 May 2021 28,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt marked with chalk (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt marked with chalk (2.1.3 (g) (i))

all four tyres cracked and perished

Pass 15 Apr 2020 26,861 miles

all 4 tyres cracking in treads and sidewalls

engine oil leaks

Fail 9 Apr 2020 26,861 miles

Fuel system component leaking filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both dip and main beam lamps (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced all 4 lamps (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

all 4 tyres cracking in treads and sidewalls

engine oil leaks

Pass 26 May 2018 24,765 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 23,202 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015
Pass 19 Jun 2014 19,055 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 16,686 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 14,801 miles

engine bay wiring insecure !!!!!!

Fail 11 May 2011 14,515 miles

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 11 May 2011 14,515 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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VIB 1738 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VIB 1738, 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 VIB 1738 registered?

VIB 1738 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is VIB 1738 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIB 1738 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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