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EXZ 8871

1990 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

22,251 mi
Last recorded22,251 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEXZ 8871
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 22,251 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 22,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axel end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axel end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 21,791 miles

All 4 tyres have minor cracks

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 21,387 miles

All 4 tyres have minor cracks

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 20,891 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 20,873 miles

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

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.42% (7.3.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 20,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front hub oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2016 20,517 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front hub oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2015 19,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 19,380 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 19,037 miles

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

steering box shaft has slight lift

Fail 14 Jul 2014 19,020 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

steering box shaft has slight lift

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 8871 is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 8871, 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

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What year was EXZ 8871 registered?

EXZ 8871 is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is EXZ 8871 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EXZ 8871 shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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