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A510 BRM

1991 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,495 mi
Last recorded15,495 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Land Rover Defender126,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA510 BRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 15,495 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 15,495 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2025 15,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 May 2024 15,339 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 15,129 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 14,872 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 14,542 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 13,809 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 13,022 miles

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 12,316 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 12,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 11,311 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 10,120 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 8,707 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 7,114 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 5,762 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 4,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 4,594 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 3,503 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 2,131 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 2,110 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 742 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 742 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 99,070 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 97,884 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

nearside center seat belt cover missing

offside swivel ball seal . starting to leak

oil leak from hand brake drum

steering feels heavy

Fail 16 Mar 2007 97,868 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

nearside center seat belt cover missing

offside swivel ball seal , starting to leak

oil leak from hand brake drum

steering feels heavy

Pass 4 Apr 2006 91,631 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 91,434 miles

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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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A510 BRM is a 1991 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 126,858 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 A510 BRM, 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 35 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 A510 BRM registered?

A510 BRM is a 1991 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1991.

Is A510 BRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A510 BRM shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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