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A23 SVG

1992 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,950 mi
Last recorded164,950 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 SVG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 164,950 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 162,869 miles

Offside Front body corrosion but not considered excessive

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 162,655 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake lights comes on, so do the sidelights. (4.3.3 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 157,155 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 157,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 152,976 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 151,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 151,768 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 125,002 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 117,785 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 108,064 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 100,499 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 93,301 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 84,909 miles

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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A23 SVG is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 A23 SVG, 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.

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What year was A23 SVG registered?

A23 SVG is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 1992.

Is A23 SVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 SVG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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