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A8 AAV

1990 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

155,665 mi
Last recorded155,665 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 AAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2026 155,665 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced A pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced A pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 154,916 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 154,916 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 153,816 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 153,816 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose steering damper (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 151,486 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 151,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 148,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 146,292 miles

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 21 Jul 2021 146,292 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2020 144,746 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 144,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 138,406 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 134,781 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 134,781 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 131,169 miles

Offside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 131,169 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 126,509 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 126,509 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 123,369 miles

n/s mirror insecure

Fail 8 Oct 2014 123,289 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

4 new tyres

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s mirror insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2013 118,881 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 118,881 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2012 114,722 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 111,516 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 106,513 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 101,945 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 98,024 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 92,980 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 87,860 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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A8 AAV is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 1990 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 127,503 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 A8 AAV, 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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A8 AAV is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 May 1990.

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