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A15 CPE

1990 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

176,869 mi
Last recorded176,869 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 CPE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 176,869 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 173,790 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 168,864 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 168,858 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 163,146 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 158,740 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 154,375 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 151,051 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 146,513 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 140,443 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 140,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear brake disc's rusted and deteriorated

near side rear floor bbadly corroded and holed

Pass 26 Jul 2011 136,024 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 133,408 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 129,758 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 123,328 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 118,183 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 112,620 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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A15 CPE is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 A15 CPE, 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 A15 CPE registered?

A15 CPE is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1990.

Is A15 CPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 CPE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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