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A13 RVD

1991 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,737 mi
Last recorded79,737 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 1991 Land Rover Defender126,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 RVD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 79,737 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 79,737 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 79,344 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 78,421 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 137,326 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 216,977 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 216,969 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen pillars corroded.

Bulkhead corrosion under heater.

Front propshaft splines worn.

Front tyres worn excess wear on inner edges.

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 209,261 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 202,232 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

#3-4 Injector return hose weeping

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 202,432 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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A13 RVD is a 1991 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 126,858 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 A13 RVD, 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 35 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 A13 RVD registered?

A13 RVD is a 1991 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 August 1991.

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