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A166 LRO

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

236,750 mi
Last recorded236,750 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA166 LRO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 236,750 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 235,991 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 235,218 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 234,227 miles

some components are covered in mud

Pass 2 Nov 2021 232,873 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 230,352 miles

n/s/r out rigger slightly corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2019 226,745 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 224,401 miles

some of the underside is covered in mud

Pass 20 Mar 2017 219,874 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough on rotation

Pass 11 Aug 2015 214,079 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 206,327 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 205,080 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

painted and under sealed under neath

Fail 17 Aug 2013 205,080 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

painted and under sealed under neath

Pass 3 Aug 2012 205,051 miles

o/s wiper worn

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all four road tyres perished

Fail 3 Aug 2012 205,051 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four road tyres perished

o/s wiper worn

Fail 28 Jan 2012 204,048 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s mirror glass cracked

o/s seat belt webbing taped over

Pass 22 Jan 2011 204,843 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front and rear discs rusty

o/s and n/s/f floor pan holed

Pass 7 Jan 2010 204,165 miles

steering box leaking

Pass 16 Feb 2009 202,089 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 200,060 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 200,004 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 30 May 2007 194,638 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 194,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 188,748 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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A166 LRO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 127,912 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 A166 LRO, 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 37 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 A166 LRO registered?

A166 LRO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 February 1989.

Is A166 LRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A166 LRO shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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