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AEZ 5132

1990 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

207,438 mi
Last recorded207,438 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEZ 5132
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 207,438 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 199,757 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 193,912 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 187,310 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 187,269 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 182,886 miles

slight power steering box leak

Pass 22 Jul 2020 177,668 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 174,351 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 165,577 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 157,222 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 157,191 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 148,576 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 142,903 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 136,583 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 128,779 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 120,730 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 114,804 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 99,835 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 91,211 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 74,037 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 60,652 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 49,072 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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AEZ 5132 is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1990 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 127,503 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 AEZ 5132, 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 36 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AEZ 5132 registered?

AEZ 5132 is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 February 1990.

Is AEZ 5132 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEZ 5132 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AEZ 5132 have outstanding finance?

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