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APP 387J

1990 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,762 mi
Last recorded82,762 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPP 387J
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 82,762 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 82,732 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2006 81,947 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 81,370 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 81,370 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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APP 387J is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 APP 387J, 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.

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What year was APP 387J registered?

APP 387J is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 January 1990.

Is APP 387J safe to buy?

The MOT history for APP 387J shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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