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A25 ARW

1988 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,521 mi
Last recorded136,521 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Defender127,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 ARW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 136,521 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 135,881 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 135,622 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 135,388 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 135,102 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 134,171 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 134,163 miles

nearside front floor inside vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2016 134,162 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 128,817 miles

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 8 Nov 2013 128,816 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 1 Feb 2013 121,971 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 121,971 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 119,288 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 119,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 28 Apr 2009 118,531 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 May 2008 118,531 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 118,300 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 118,300 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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A25 ARW is a 1988 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A25 ARW, 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 A25 ARW registered?

A25 ARW is a 1988 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is A25 ARW safe to buy?

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