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A22 NAB

1992 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

132,055 mi
Last recorded132,055 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 NAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 132,055 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 130,760 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 130,666 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 128,360 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 125,892 miles

engine earrth not connected ,

Fail 5 Dec 2022 125,891 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

engine earrth not connected ,

Pass 23 Nov 2021 125,817 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 125,807 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 124,230 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 124,230 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 123,496 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security side step hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 123,495 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear A frame bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both rear torsion bar bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security side step hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 61,021 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 61,021 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 146,472 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear chassis excessively corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

Pass 7 Dec 2007 142,166 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 142,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 139,089 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 139,089 miles

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 132,765 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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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A22 NAB is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1992 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 124,939 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 A22 NAB, 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 34 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A22 NAB registered?

A22 NAB is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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