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A34 LFH

1988 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,612 mi
Last recorded163,612 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Defender127,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA34 LFH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 163,612 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 163,197 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 160,211 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 160,205 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 161,207 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 158,705 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 158,265 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 156,921 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 154,847 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 153,602 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 151,887 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 151,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 150,339 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 148,138 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 146,538 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012
Fail 21 Mar 2012 146,538 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 143,871 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 140,994 miles

rear number plate cracked

slight handbrake travel

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre , slight side wall damage

Fail 14 Apr 2010 140,994 miles

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)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre , slight side wall damage

rear number plate cracked

slight handbrake travel

Pass 9 Apr 2009 48,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front registration plate deteriorating

oil leaking from rear differential

Fail 8 Apr 2009 48,310 miles

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

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

Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front registration plate deteriorating

oil leaking from rear differential

Pass 20 Mar 2008 45,096 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front outrigger corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2007 41,513 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 83,194 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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A34 LFH is a 1988 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A34 LFH, 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 A34 LFH registered?

A34 LFH is a 1988 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1988.

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