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A6 JAF

1991 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,632 mi
Last recorded169,632 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Land Rover Defender126,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 JAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 169,632 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

underbody undersealed

Pass 10 Jan 2025 169,021 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

underside undersealed

Pass 3 Jan 2024 168,601 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine plus gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

underside undersealed

Pass 1 Dec 2022 167,835 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 162,971 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower bushes on anti roll bar links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 162,971 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower bushes on anti roll bar links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 159,784 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 156,261 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 156,261 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 151,197 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Causing exhaust to foul on chassis (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 151,197 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Causing exhaust to foul on chassis (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 148,340 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 142,290 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 142,275 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel Steering wheel movement on lock to lock, wheel not returning to same position (2.1.2b)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Central Front Propshaft universal joint worn Front UJ on front prop-shaft ()

Central Rear Propshaft universal joint worn Rear UJ on rear prop-shaft ()

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Bolt in Tyre tread ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 19 Sep 2015 132,635 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 124,697 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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A6 JAF is a 1991 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 A6 JAF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A6 JAF registered?

A6 JAF is a 1991 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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