MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,811 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Centre Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play axle wishbone balljoint (2.5.A.3b)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x member (6.6.6)
Centre Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play axle wishbone balljoint (2.5.A.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
offside rear tyre perished
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)
offside rear tyre perished
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyres have cracks to side walls
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
general light corosion to underside of vehicle
n/s outer door handle damadged
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
light cracking both rear tyres. n/s door handle slight damadge.
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
bothrear tyres starting to crack on tread
nearside front outer door handle damaged
one number plate liht not working
Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
lower bushes on offside rear shocker starting to wear
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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AOD 590A is a 1988 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AOD 590A, 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 AOD 590A registered?
AOD 590A is a 1988 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1988.
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