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A9 OAY

1991 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests45 (21 pass, 24 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

307,352 mi
Last recorded307,352 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Land Rover Defender126,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 OAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 24 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 307,352 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 307,329 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure Exhaust Centre Section to Rear Section not Attached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Wheel Arch Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Passenger Foot Well Bulk Head Badly Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering lock stop missing Lock Stop Bracket Missing (2.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S/R Shocker Lower Mounting Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced N/S/R Wheel Arch Corroded (Front) within 30cm of Front Seat Belt (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended 2nd Row Buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended 3rd Row Seat Belt Buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing 2nd Row Seat Belt (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Wheel Arch Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Drivers Seat Base Corroded inn Door Opening (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop Arm Ball Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage fouling Fouling Calliper (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering lock stop missing Lock Stop Bracket Missing (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced O/S/R Wheel Arch Corroded (Front) within 30cm of Front Seat Belt (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended 2nd Row Buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing 2nd Row Seat Belt (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached Rear Prop Shaft Rear Joint (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towbar with an unsafe modification to primary components (6.1.6 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine Intake Hose Insecure

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner Pads Wearing Uneven (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Front Diff King Pinion Oil Seal Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel Filler Neck Corroded

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering Box Leaking Fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Roof to Body Mounting Corroded but Secure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Swivel Leaking Fluid (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Calliper Catching Steering Ball Joint in Lock (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Drivers Footwell Bulk Head Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Spring Seats Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff King Pinion Oil Seal Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear Axle Badly Corroded

Spare tyre defective

Transfer Box Front Flange has Play

Pass 16 Jun 2025 303,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 302,960 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 299,613 miles

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 299,519 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At previous repair (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor near door hinge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Body very corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt At steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play All (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play All steering ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle difficult to inspect due to amount of underseal/oil/dirt underneath. Possibly more corrosion.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lot's of corrosion through out. Difficult to inspect due to under-seal. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 294,346 miles

Body starting to corrode near sills/steps

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle under-sealed

Fail 22 May 2023 294,342 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Body starting to corrode near sills/steps

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle under-sealed

Pass 19 May 2022 289,945 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle under-sealed

Fail 28 Apr 2022 289,879 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Drum area/wheel area covered in brake fluid (1.1.3 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure heavily covered in underseal

Pass 17 May 2021 284,665 miles

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

Rear cross-member heavily corroded

Various wires hanging down/loose under-vehicle

Vehicle heavily under-sealed. Difficult to inspect condition of chassis.

Fail 4 May 2021 284,654 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Rear cross-member heavily corroded

Various wires hanging down/loose under-vehicle

Vehicle heavily under-sealed. Difficult to inspect condition of chassis.

Pass 26 May 2020 281,568 miles

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

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

Rear cross-member heavily corroded

Various wires hanging down/loose under-vehicle

Vehicle heavily under-sealed. Difficult to inspect condition of chassis.

Fail 18 May 2020 281,553 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear cross-member heavily corroded

Various wires hanging down/loose under-vehicle

Vehicle heavily under-sealed. Difficult to inspect condition of chassis.

Pass 7 Dec 2018 273,425 miles

Both rear chassis rails very corroded

Brake pipes/chassis undersealed

Exposed wires front of vehicle

Loose wires/various items hanging below vehicle

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 273,425 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Both rear chassis rails very corroded

Brake pipes/chassis undersealed

Exposed wires front of vehicle

Loose wires/various items hanging below vehicle

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 266,651 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 266,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking stearing box (2.3.3b)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 260,405 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak on to axle and shock

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear of the two (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 260,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Oil leak on to axle and shock

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear of the two (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 255,295 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 255,293 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 244,515 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

near side rear sus bump stop missing

Fail 8 Dec 2014 244,423 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

near side rear sus bump stop missing

Pass 11 Dec 2013 234,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 234,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 234,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 226,672 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 226,672 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 217,687 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 217,502 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 207,971 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 207,938 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 199,608 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 199,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 187,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 187,919 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 187,608 miles

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

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

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 177,321 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 177,228 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2006 166,554 miles

slight play on steering box drop arm

Fail 15 Dec 2006 166,523 miles

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

cut in front tyre offside

Pass 19 Dec 2005 195,844 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 195,844 miles

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2005 159,789 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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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A9 OAY is a 1991 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 45 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 1991 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 126,858 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 A9 OAY, 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 35 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A9 OAY?

You can check the full history of A9 OAY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A9 OAY registered?

A9 OAY is a 1991 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is A9 OAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 OAY shows 45 tests with a 46.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A9 OAY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A9 OAY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

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