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AAF 1B

1988 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,582 mi
Last recorded132,582 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Defender127,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAF 1B
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 132,582 miles

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

slight corrosion to underside including suspension components

Pass 27 Nov 2024 130,542 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 129,340 miles

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

front swivel housings slight leak

Fail 30 Nov 2023 129,325 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated hub seals (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering link arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated hub seal (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering link arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 128,157 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 128,038 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 126,032 miles

Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 125,983 miles

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

all tyres perished

Fail 23 Sep 2019 125,962 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

all tyres perished

Pass 25 Sep 2018 124,804 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 124,796 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 124,796 miles

Brake performance not tested due to park brake binding (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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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AAF 1B is a 1988 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 127,342 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 AAF 1B, 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 38 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 AAF 1B registered?

AAF 1B is a 1988 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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The MOT history for AAF 1B shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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