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A19 OSV

1988 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,150 mi
Last recorded127,150 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Defender127,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 OSV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 127,150 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drag Link (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 127,118 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 127,118 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 127,082 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 126,924 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 126,924 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 126,785 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 126,718 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle 'A' frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 126,717 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle 'A' frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 126,442 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 126,368 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 124,494 miles

Nearside Front and o/s/f door check straps missing

Fail 1 Jul 2016 124,494 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and o/s/f (8.2.3)

Nearside Front and o/s/f door check straps missing

Pass 10 Oct 2006 236,438 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 236,424 miles

Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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A19 OSV is a 1988 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A19 OSV, 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 A19 OSV registered?

A19 OSV is a 1988 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 April 1988.

Is A19 OSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 OSV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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