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A8 GLH

1990 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

169,912 mi
Last recorded169,912 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 GLH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 169,912 miles

Nearside Front brake has slight drag

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at trailing arm fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake has slight drag

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 2 Sep 2022 168,990 miles

Nearside Front slight drag on brake

Offside Rear brake has slight drag

Fail 2 Sep 2022 168,990 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front slight drag on brake

Offside Rear brake has slight drag

Pass 21 Sep 2021 167,210 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 167,210 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 167,190 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 167,160 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

crack in screen

oil leak on gearbox and engine

Pass 29 Mar 2018 166,286 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both going white (1.1.A.3e)

chip in screen

Pass 5 Apr 2017 164,870 miles

power steering leak

Pass 8 Apr 2016 163,323 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 163,323 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 162,235 miles

props need greeseing

Pass 10 Apr 2014 160,767 miles

all tyres cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2013 159,922 miles

n/s repeta loose

power steering slight leak

small hole on flange of exhaust

Pass 19 Apr 2012 158,603 miles

all tyres crackinhg

n/s repeta loose to body

Pass 14 Apr 2011 155,982 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 154,677 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 153,003 miles

fron t and rear uj s have play . steering box leaking

Fail 17 Apr 2009 153,001 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

fron t and rear uj s have play . steering box leaking

Pass 10 May 2008 151,084 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 144,212 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

steering box damp †unable to see inner pads †o/s mirror cracked

Fail 5 Apr 2007 144,106 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

advise all tyres perished to varying degrees rears are worst

offside mirror cracked but still provides adequate view to rear

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate but still legible

Pass 8 May 2006 140,929 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 140,910 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber metal shields corroded away

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 GLH is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 A8 GLH, 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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What year was A8 GLH registered?

A8 GLH is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 September 1990.

Is A8 GLH safe to buy?

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