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A2 XWE

1988 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,905 mi
Last recorded141,905 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Defender127,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 XWE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 141,905 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 136,512 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 136,514 miles

gearbox oil leak

offside front hubseal leaking

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 7 May 2013 136,512 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

gearbox oil leak

offside front hubseal leaking

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2012 136,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 136,493 miles

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fromt tractor sills leaking

oil leaks

power steering oil leak from steering box

Fail 3 Jun 2011 136,493 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tractor sills leaking

oil leaks

slight leak from steering box

Pass 16 Nov 2007 136,463 miles

both rear shock casings rusted away

offside swivel leaking

oil pressure switch faulty

Fail 12 Nov 2007 136,463 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2006 132,618 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 122,721 miles

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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A2 XWE is a 1988 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A2 XWE, 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 A2 XWE registered?

A2 XWE is a 1988 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is A2 XWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 XWE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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