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A12 COV

1988 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

119,454 mi
Last recorded119,454 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Defender127,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 COV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 119,454 miles

Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 119,443 miles

Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 119,430 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 119,418 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 119,404 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 119,388 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch/ rear member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch/cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Handbrake light in-op

Offside Front Slight play in hub/swivel housing

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 119,373 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 119,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 119,334 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 119,321 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 119,255 miles

various chips in wind screen

Pass 20 Oct 2014 119,130 miles

small chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Oct 2013 119,108 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 119,090 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 119,066 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 119,054 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 119,021 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 119,000 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 117,008 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 117,008 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 112,307 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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A12 COV is a 1988 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 A12 COV, 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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What year was A12 COV registered?

A12 COV is a 1988 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 September 1988.

Is A12 COV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 COV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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