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A5 TBR

1990 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

116,895 mi
Last recorded116,895 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 TBR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 116,895 miles

Front Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slight travel. (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 116,895 miles

Front Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slight travel. (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 115,747 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated needs adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 114,674 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body out rigg leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 113,362 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 112,331 miles

Front Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 112,331 miles

Front Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 111,746 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 111,742 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 110,604 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 108,480 miles

Coolant leak radiator leak. ()

Front wiper motor not working on fast setting.

Rear both halfshaft splines exc. worn and possible hub flanges too.

Fail 12 Feb 2019 108,480 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak radiator leak. ()

Front wiper motor not working on fast setting.

Rear both halfshaft splines exc. worn and possible hub flanges too.

Rear reversing light n/w

top turbo hose insecure.

Pass 24 Feb 2018 106,750 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 103,659 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 100,671 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 98,958 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 97,340 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 95,700 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 95,700 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 94,031 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust is slightly deteriorated,ok at test.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 91,897 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 91,897 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 89,674 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 89,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 88,429 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 88,429 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 87,497 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 87,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 85,069 miles

slight play in nearside front trackrod end

slight play in steering box lower arm ball joint

Fail 1 Feb 2007 84,965 miles

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 83,743 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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A5 TBR is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 1990 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 127,503 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 A5 TBR, 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 36 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A5 TBR is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 March 1990.

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