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EXZ 7232

1992 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

134,769 mi
Last recorded134,769 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEXZ 7232
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 134,769 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel

front axle support arm bushes have play

slight oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2019 134,762 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel

front axle support arm bushes have play

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2016 132,387 miles

General corrosion to underside chassis/body & EXHAUST is corroded

Head lamp aim is on the limit OSF & NSF

NSF Door lock sticking when opening from inside, needs to be forced

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 10 Apr 2015 130,946 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

general corrosion to underside chassis/body

travel to foot brake padal

Fail 7 Apr 2015 130,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

general corrosion to underside chassis/body

travel to foot brake padal

Pass 2 Sep 2013 73,732 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 73,732 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 100,003 miles

both front and rear propshafts have slight wear

Fail 28 Feb 2012 100,003 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front and rear propshafts have slight wear

Pass 24 Aug 2010 99,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 99,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 97,908 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 97,908 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2008 95,791 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 95,791 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 93,729 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 93,729 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 92,820 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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EXZ 7232 is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EXZ 7232, 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 EXZ 7232 registered?

EXZ 7232 is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is EXZ 7232 safe to buy?

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