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A1 WUJ

1991 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,575 mi
Last recorded159,575 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Land Rover Defender126,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 WUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 159,575 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 159,013 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 158,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section cracked at mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Play in o/s/f panhard rod end bush STRONG ADVISE

both front steel brake pipes in wheel arches corroded

corrosion to battery box

internal bonnet release lever inoperative

Fail 31 Oct 2023 158,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section cracked at mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in o/s/f panhard rod end bush STRONG ADVISE

both front steel brake pipes in wheel arches corroded

corrosion to battery box

internal bonnet release lever inoperative

Pass 10 Oct 2022 157,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 157,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 156,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 154,846 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 153,753 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 151,272 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 148,848 miles

Central Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 144,451 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 144,451 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 139,390 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 133,587 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 126,339 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 119,441 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Dec 2011 119,441 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 119,107 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heavy mud on under body

Pass 9 Nov 2010 118,046 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 118,046 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 120,042 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 11,811 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 118,046 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak from engine ger3

Pass 10 Apr 2007 129,042 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 118,046 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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A1 WUJ is a 1991 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1991 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 126,858 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 A1 WUJ, 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 35 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 A1 WUJ registered?

A1 WUJ is a 1991 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 January 1991.

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The MOT history for A1 WUJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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