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E18 PAU

1992 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

174,266 mi
Last recorded174,266 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 PAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 174,266 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2023 171,453 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2021 56,421 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 53,169 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 53,166 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 52,937 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 52,640 miles

some wear to rear shock bushes no movement

Pass 20 Apr 2018 51,844 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 51,826 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 50,808 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 47,620 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 44,247 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 42,466 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 42,466 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 42,341 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 43,333 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 42,060 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 16 Mar 2012 42,051 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Battery insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2011 41,671 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear number plate slightly delaminated.

Fail 1 Apr 2011 41,665 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear number plate slightly delaminated.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 41,017 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 41,012 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 39,333 miles

Drivers side wiper rubber slightly perished.

Front & rear number plates slightly faded.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 36,546 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 35,958 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 35,958 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 35,054 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 35,054 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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E18 PAU is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 E18 PAU, 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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What year was E18 PAU registered?

E18 PAU is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 March 1992.

Is E18 PAU safe to buy?

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