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AAZ 5218

1988 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

17 mi
Last recorded17 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Defender127,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAZ 5218
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 17 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 140,858 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 140,858 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2007 137,555 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 137,555 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 134,560 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 134,560 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s/r ntyre siden wall lightly perested

oil leak

steering box damp patch may have leake

Fail 4 Apr 2006 133,792 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/r brake back plate lightly coroded

n/s/r tyre cut not deep to reach cords

o/s/r brake back plate lightly coroded

o/s/r tyre wall lightly perishted

steering box damp patche may have leake

Pass 4 Apr 2006 133,792 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r brake back plate lightly coroded

n/s/r tyre cut not deep to reach cords

o/s/r brake back plate lightly coroded

o/s/r tyre wall lightly perishted

steering box damp patche may have leake

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 5218 is a 1988 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AAZ 5218, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AAZ 5218?

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What year was AAZ 5218 registered?

AAZ 5218 is a 1988 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 January 1988.

Is AAZ 5218 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAZ 5218 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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