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A306 STU

1992 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

130,790 mi
Last recorded130,790 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA306 STU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 130,790 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 130,359 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 130,256 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 130,256 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 129,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door bottom corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door bottom corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 129,934 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door bottom corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door bottom corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 129,035 miles

the front prop shaft is getting worn.

the gear box has a slight oil leak.

the near side rear shocker is getting worn.

the rear chassis is corroding.

the rear lights are getting worn.

Pass 17 May 2016 120,577 miles

Rear brake disc scored

Fail 13 May 2016 120,577 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor chalked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor chalked (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt to rear Diff chalked (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm chalked (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings battery tray chalked (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc scored

Pass 23 May 2015 111,976 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 94,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2014 108,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear crossmember rusty & corroded

steering box has slight oil leak from input shaft

Pass 21 May 2014 108,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear crossmember rusty & corroded

steering box has slight oil leak from input shaft

Pass 9 May 2013 105,379 miles

front propshaft sliding joint worn

gearbox crossmember slightly corroded

Fail 7 May 2013 105,378 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front propshaft sliding joint worn

gearbox crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 23 May 2012 102,159 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2012 102,156 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 99,954 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R Brake discs slightly rusty

Fail 4 May 2011 99,954 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

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

N/S/R and O/S/R Brake discs slightly rusty

Rear reg light o/s bulb not working.

Pass 26 May 2010 99,497 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 99,485 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre scuffing inner edge off (also cracking and perishing

offside rear tyre cracking and perished

Pass 27 Apr 2009 96,789 miles

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

Slight corrosion to rear X member

Pass 16 Apr 2008 86,539 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 79,703 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 79,281 miles

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

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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A306 STU is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 A306 STU, 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 A306 STU registered?

A306 STU is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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