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AMB 19R

1992 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,909 mi
Last recorded51,909 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMB 19R
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 51,909 miles

Advise Exhaust has been temporarily repaired and has a slight blow but is acceptable

Advise surface corrosion to Inner wings but is not holed at this time

Advise surface corrosion to underbody of vehicle but is acceptable

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 51,250 miles

Advise slight exhaust blow (Centre pipe by bracket)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 50,850 miles

Advise Whole underbody, Inner sills and floor have been heavily undersealed

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 50,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Advise Whole underbody , Inner sills, Floor have all been heavily undersealed

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 49,526 miles

Front bumper corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear brake back plate damp [ half shaft seal leak ?]

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 48,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 46,734 miles

Chassis under-sealed

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 46,547 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 45,711 miles

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play first joint, off steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly rusty, pipe that runs along rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 44,860 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 44,171 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger front end of sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 42,939 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 42,206 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 41,279 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 40,107 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 38,990 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 37,539 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 36,089 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 34,718 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 34,718 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 23,760 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 31,091 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 31,091 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 28,552 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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AMB 19R is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AMB 19R, 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

How do I check the history of AMB 19R?

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What year was AMB 19R registered?

AMB 19R is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 April 1992.

Is AMB 19R safe to buy?

The MOT history for AMB 19R shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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