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DSV 872

1990 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

175,761 mi
Last recorded175,761 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSV 872
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2010 175,761 miles

Drop arm ball joint cover split .

Oil on O/S/R brake back plate .

Pass 9 Jul 2009 174,241 miles

offside rear tyre cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 23 Oct 2008 173,932 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

drop arm ball joint gaiter split

Fail 22 Aug 2007 169,067 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Propshaft component defective

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 169,067 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Propshaft component defective

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 164,167 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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DSV 872 is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DSV 872, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DSV 872?

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What year was DSV 872 registered?

DSV 872 is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 1990.

Is DSV 872 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSV 872 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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