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812 BAX

1992 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,103 mi
Last recorded191,103 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration812 BAX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 191,103 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 189,586 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 188,043 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 183,732 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 178,300 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 173,129 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 165,902 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 160,162 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 160,162 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 153,970 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 147,680 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 136,807 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 129,278 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 121,194 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 121,194 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 109,289 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2012 109,278 miles

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

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Brake pipes corroded

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2010 103,136 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 99,220 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 99,214 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 96,456 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 94,463 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2008 94,463 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 91,197 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 84,328 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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812 BAX is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 124,939 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 812 BAX, 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 34 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 812 BAX registered?

812 BAX is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 January 1992.

Is 812 BAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 812 BAX shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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