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A20 FXU

1988 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2788cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

194,957 mi
Last recorded194,957 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Defender127,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 FXU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 194,957 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2024 194,288 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 193,789 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 193,183 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 191,585 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 190,230 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 188,690 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 188,689 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 188,664 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 188,662 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 188,619 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 188,618 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 188,431 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal box area (2.3.3b)

all four tyre valve stems perished

Fail 29 Apr 2016 188,431 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal box area (2.3.3b)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

all four tyre valve stems perished

Pass 1 May 2015 186,434 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 184,247 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 179,161 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little 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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A20 FXU is a 1988 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,788cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 A20 FXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A20 FXU registered?

A20 FXU is a 1988 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 1988.

Is A20 FXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 FXU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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