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A7 LRO

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

113,498 mi
Last recorded113,498 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 LRO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 113,498 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 113,301 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 113,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle mount blushers to arm worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle to arm mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired out rigger not welded on top edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg within 30cm of mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg corroded around axle arm mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength central chassis leg corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 109,285 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

both swivel housings has slight leak

Fail 30 May 2019 109,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside front and rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension rod pin or bush likely to become detached and offside rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hub cap leaking

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

both swivel housings has slight leak

Pass 16 May 2018 106,687 miles

Exhaust pipe corroded.

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

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 104,420 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 104,413 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt idler arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 102,296 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 23 Dec 2015 102,285 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 Jan 2015 99,730 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 96,424 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 94,253 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 94,240 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 88,781 miles

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

Offside rear mudflap insecure

Oil leak from rear axle (SLIGHT)

Slight leak from power steering box

Trailer electrical connection insecure

Fail 21 Dec 2011 88,781 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear mudflap insecure

Oil leak from rear axle (SLIGHT)

Slight leak from power steering box

Trailer electrical connection insecure

Pass 20 Dec 2010 79,820 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2009 70,393 miles

Both frt aims dim.

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 69,763 miles

both headlamp aims poor

Fail 22 Dec 2008 69,763 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both headlamp aims poor

Pass 21 Dec 2007 68,820 miles

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

play in lower steering colum bearing

Fail 17 Dec 2007 68,820 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

play in lower steering colum bearing

Pass 2 Jan 2007 67,820 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 LRO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 127,912 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LRO, 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 37 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A7 LRO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 January 1989.

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