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A23 TUD

1992 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

174,703 mi
Last recorded174,703 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 TUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 174,703 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened turrets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front body mount corroded

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

chassis corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2026 174,693 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure mounting frame fractured (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front body mount corroded

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened turrets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

chassis corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2025 173,962 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened turrets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front body mount corroded near A post

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 173,945 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened turrets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front body mount corroded near A post

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 171,691 miles

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

Nearside Front body mounting corroded

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 171,685 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front body mounting corroded

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 169,893 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened turrets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassis corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2022 169,165 miles

front turrets corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2022 169,160 miles

Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn on both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting c pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front turrets corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2019 166,874 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 166,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chasse (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 165,019 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 155,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside - beam image poor (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

slight body corrosion offside & nearside rear

wipers not clearing efficiently

Fail 19 Apr 2017 155,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high offside & nearside (1.8)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside - beam image poor (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

slight body corrosion offside & nearside rear

wipers not clearing efficiently

Pass 11 May 2016 153,118 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section corroded (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion offside & nearside wing

Fail 28 Apr 2016 153,116 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.2.C.1h)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section corroded (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion nearside front chassis

corrosion offside & nearside wing

Pass 7 Apr 2015 150,305 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion hole nearside front chassis

exhaust rear pipe deteriorated

uneven tyre wear offside front

Pass 11 Apr 2014 147,000 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion nearside wing

exhaust system deteriorated & slight leak from front joint

Fail 11 Apr 2014 147,000 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion nearside wing

exhaust system deteriorated & slight leak from front joint

Pass 15 Apr 2013 144,236 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion offside & nearside rear wing trim

Fail 30 Mar 2012 141,978 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 141,978 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 139,137 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 139,137 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 136,363 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 136,361 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 25 Apr 2009 132,555 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion nearside wing

Pass 22 May 2008 129,313 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2007 124,012 miles

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

cracks in windscreen

Fail 27 Apr 2007 123,645 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

slight leak from offside front swivel housing oil seal

Pass 25 May 2006 119,179 miles

crack n/s of wind screen

fuel fill neck hose clip corroded

slight oil leak o/s front hub oil seal

Fail 25 May 2006 119,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

crack n/s of wind screen

fuel fill neck hose clip corroded

slight oil leak o/s front hub oil seal

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 TUD is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 A23 TUD, 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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A23 TUD is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 February 1992.

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