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D5 RRT

1992 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,078 mi
Last recorded144,078 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 RRT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 144,078 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Drivers wiper deteriorated.

Exhaust mounting defective Centre silencer mountings are missing but exhaust is secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Drivers seat box corroded and flexing.

Front brake pipe has a tight bend out of union from master cylinder but is not completely kinked.

Front exhaust flexi section deteriorated and leaking slightly.

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Arm from steering box. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Seat box. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 144,078 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Main beam is operational when dipped beam is operated. (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Steering column universal joint locking device ineffective Column to steering box fixing. (2.1.3 (d))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Drivers wiper deteriorated.

Exhaust mounting defective Centre silencer mountings are missing but exhaust is secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Drivers seat box corroded and flexing.

Front brake pipe has a tight bend out of union from master cylinder but is not completely kinked.

Front exhaust flexi section deteriorated and leaking slightly.

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Arm from steering box. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Seat box. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 143,865 miles

O/S/F seat base has corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2018 143,294 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

N/S/R diff seal is leaking

Fail 18 Dec 2018 143,294 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

N/S/R diff seal is leaking

Pass 19 Dec 2017 142,565 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 142,357 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 142,008 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 140,749 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 140,712 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 137,842 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f brake back plate rusty

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f brake back plate missing

Fail 26 Mar 2013 137,841 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f brake back plate rusty

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f brake back plate missing

Fail 6 Aug 2011 137,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 137,114 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 136,644 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 136,463 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 136,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Propshaft component defective

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 135,870 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 134,100 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 134,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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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D5 RRT is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 D5 RRT, 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.

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D5 RRT is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 April 1992.

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