MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,905 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
gearbox oil leak
offside front hubseal leaking
rear exhaust in poor condition
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
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
both rear shock casings rusted away
offside swivel leaking
oil pressure switch faulty
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of A2 XWE?
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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.
Does A2 XWE have outstanding finance?
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