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A9 OXT

1992 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,623 mi
Last recorded182,623 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 OXT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 182,623 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX

Pass 31 Jul 2024 181,835 miles

SLIGHT WEEP ON POWERSTEERING PIPE

Pass 30 Jun 2023 180,831 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 179,970 miles

oil leaks

steering dust covers splitting

truck a bit dirty underneath

Pass 10 Jun 2021 178,517 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

truck a bit dirty underneath

various oil leaks

Fail 10 Jun 2021 178,517 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

truck a bit dirty underneath

various oil leaks

Pass 29 May 2020 176,927 miles

slight play track rod ends

slight play with front propshaft uj's

truck dirty underneath

Fail 29 May 2020 176,927 miles

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

slight play track rod ends

slight play with front propshaft uj's

truck dirty underneath

Pass 9 May 2019 175,110 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 172,772 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 170,223 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 168,530 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 168,530 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 May 2015 166,143 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

steering has slight movement in a bush

wipers parking intermittently but ok at time of test

Pass 12 May 2015 166,143 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

steering has slight movement in a bush

wipers parking intermittently but ok at time of test

Pass 7 Mar 2014 162,973 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 162,973 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 21 May 2013 161,284 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 May 2013 161,284 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 154,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear offside front and nearside front tyres starting to split open on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2011 151,345 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 145,929 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 137,748 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2008 129,219 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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A9 OXT is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A9 OXT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A9 OXT registered?

A9 OXT is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 January 1992.

Is A9 OXT safe to buy?

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