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A18 FCU

1988 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,623 mi
Last recorded119,623 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Defender127,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 FCU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 119,623 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

VEHICLE MODIFIED FOR OFF ROAD USE

Pass 17 Oct 2020 116,484 miles

Vehicle modified

Pass 20 Apr 2019 112,175 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced X Members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle modified

Pass 6 Jan 2018 110,584 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 102,104 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 102,097 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

powersteering belt loose

Fail 7 Feb 2015 102,093 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

powersteering belt loose

Pass 11 Jan 2014 102,079 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2014 102,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2011 101,452 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

under body corrosion

Fail 27 Oct 2011

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

under body corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2010 96,936 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 96,244 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 93,469 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 30 Mar 2007 91,203 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside and offside front tyres have damage to sidewalls

Pass 13 Mar 2006 175,211 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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A18 FCU is a 1988 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A18 FCU, 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 A18 FCU registered?

A18 FCU is a 1988 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 1988.

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