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AOD 590A

1988 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,811 mi
Last recorded85,811 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Defender127,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOD 590A
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 85,811 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 81,602 miles

Centre Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play axle wishbone balljoint (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 81,597 miles

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 77,636 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 77,626 miles

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 73,958 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 25 Sep 2013 73,958 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 72,681 miles

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)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 72,681 miles

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)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 72,593 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 72,568 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 72,415 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 72,415 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 72,290 miles

light cracking both rear tyres. n/s door handle slight damadge.

Fail 23 Dec 2008 72,287 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 72,000 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 72,000 miles

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)

Pass 26 May 2007 71,788 miles

lower bushes on offside rear shocker starting to wear

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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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.

Is AOD 590A safe to buy?

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