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678 DYS

1988 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,895 mi
Last recorded132,895 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Defender127,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration678 DYS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 132,895 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 131,555 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 130,464 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 129,879 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 126,717 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 122,640 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 120,659 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 120,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 119,482 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 119,481 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 117,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting turret (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

brake pedal anti-slip worn

offside floor pan very corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2017 117,969 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting turret (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal anti-slip worn

offside floor pan very corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2016 117,709 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting turret (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal rubber worn

offside floor pan very corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2015 115,567 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 115,566 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 112,860 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 110,941 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 108,503 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 108,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 106,887 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 106,887 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 104,392 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 101,754 miles

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

power steering pipes damp

rear cross member starting to corrode

slight dampness steering drop arm

Pass 27 Apr 2007 95,485 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 90,238 miles

both front hub seals leaking

oil around steering box

Fail 12 Apr 2006 90,238 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front hub seals leaking

oil around steering box

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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678 DYS is a 1988 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 127,342 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 678 DYS, 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 38 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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678 DYS is a 1988 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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