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AAZ 5217

1988 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,767 mi
Last recorded136,767 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Defender127,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAZ 5217
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 136,767 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 134,365 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine oil leak

n/s f hub leaking

Pass 23 Jan 2024 129,888 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 129,489 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 127,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 125,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 119,099 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 112,554 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 112,475 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 112,475 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 112,445 miles

N/s/f brake becoming contaminated by grease

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 May 2015 110,909 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 110,909 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 109,519 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 109,519 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 108,359 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 108,342 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front and rear chassis has general signs of corrosion!

nearside front tyre has signs of cracking!

offside front steering arm baal joint has slight play (marked in white)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 107,537 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 106,673 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 103,405 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 103,405 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 103,404 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 98,751 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2007 98,751 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 98,535 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 93,108 miles

Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

fuel pipes corroded

tow bar/hitch insecure

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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AAZ 5217 is a 1988 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AAZ 5217, 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 AAZ 5217 registered?

AAZ 5217 is a 1988 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 June 1988.

Is AAZ 5217 safe to buy?

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