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A18 MUC

1988 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

174,372 mi
Last recorded174,372 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Defender127,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 MUC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 174,372 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 174,366 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength center cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 170,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 165,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 165,109 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 160,357 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 160,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 158,800 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 158,261 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 157,707 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 156,077 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 156,077 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 155,137 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 151,161 miles

slight corrosion osf chassis

Fail 14 Oct 2016 151,161 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight corrosion osf chassis

Pass 22 Oct 2015 146,329 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2015 146,325 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

Offside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting main frame (6.6.6)

Steering system excessively rough bottom column uj (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 140,523 miles

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

oil leaking onto exhaust system

Pass 27 Sep 2013 134,239 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 128,319 miles

oil leak from nearside tractor joint

Fail 5 Oct 2012 128,314 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak from nearside tractor joint

Pass 19 Sep 2011 121,563 miles

engine oil leak above oil filter

Fail 19 Sep 2011 121,563 miles

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil leak above oil filter

Pass 6 Oct 2010 109,724 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 102,498 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 102,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 96,029 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 96,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fog light swich sticking at times.

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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 MUC is a 1988 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MUC, 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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A18 MUC is a 1988 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1988.

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