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A7 AVE

1992 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

119,256 mi
Last recorded119,256 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 AVE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 119,256 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 119,062 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 118,856 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 118,856 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 118,417 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 117,861 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 117,609 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 116,976 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 116,213 miles

oil leak on o/s front hub

Pass 24 Apr 2013 114,465 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 112,029 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 112,028 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 112,005 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes greased

slight grease on n/s/f hub assembly

slight grease on o/s/f hub assembly

Pass 18 Feb 2011 111,861 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 111,688 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 111,445 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 111,206 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 110,577 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 109,338 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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A7 AVE is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 A7 AVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A7 AVE?

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What year was A7 AVE registered?

A7 AVE is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 November 1992.

Is A7 AVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 AVE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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