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A7 MDS

1992 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,725 mi
Last recorded108,725 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 MDS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 108,725 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front from hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front from hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 106,590 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 104,161 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 102,517 miles

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

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak from o/s/r hub

Fail 15 Nov 2018 102,511 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak from o/s/r hub

Pass 9 Nov 2017 101,286 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 101,245 miles

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam very dim (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam very dim (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 99,778 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 98,724 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 95,523 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 95,505 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 89,088 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 88,291 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 88,291 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 84,946 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 84,887 miles

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

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

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

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 MDS is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MDS, 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.

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What year was A7 MDS registered?

A7 MDS is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 April 1992.

Is A7 MDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 MDS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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