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A11 GAJ

1990 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

167,257 mi
Last recorded167,257 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 GAJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 167,257 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 165,967 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 164,864 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 118,960 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 154,823 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 154,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 149,348 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 144,448 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 142,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2017 139,502 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 142,482 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 139,323 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 137,370 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 135,882 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 133,203 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 129,902 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 120,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 115,318 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 109,304 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 105,071 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 98,881 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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A11 GAJ is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1990 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 127,503 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 A11 GAJ, 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 36 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 A11 GAJ registered?

A11 GAJ is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 May 1990.

Is A11 GAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 GAJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A11 GAJ have outstanding finance?

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