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A21 WBB

1988 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

87,867 mi
Last recorded87,867 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Defender127,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 WBB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 87,867 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 85,781 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 157,937 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 156,709 miles

Nearside Front hub seal damp

Offside Front hub seal damp

Pass 19 Dec 2016 156,613 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 156,324 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 155,411 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 153,740 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front propshaft universal joint slightly worn

nearside front (rear) track rod end worn slightly

Pass 7 Jan 2013 152,084 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 149,234 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 148,137 miles

front hubs slight oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2009 144,196 miles

rear crosmember very rusty

Fail 10 Mar 2009 144,187 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear crosmember very rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2007 141,918 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 138,425 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 135,785 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 135,705 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

tow bar/hitch insecure

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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A21 WBB is a 1988 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 A21 WBB, 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 A21 WBB registered?

A21 WBB is a 1988 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1988.

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