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A12 GAA

1987 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

71,560 mi
Last recorded71,560 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 GAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 71,560 miles

Nearside Rear tyre scalloped

Offside Front tyre scalloped

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

Fail 28 May 2026 71,560 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre scalloped

Offside Front tyre scalloped

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 70,925 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 70,659 miles

Brake pedal performance feel spongy ( New Brakes fitted )

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorber are no genuine and adjustabe.

Fail 30 May 2024 70,659 miles

Brake pedal performance feel spongy ( New Brakes fitted )

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Lock nut insecure (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorber are no genuine and adjustabe.

Pass 20 Apr 2023 69,529 miles

Front & rear wheels different + tyres different aspect ratios

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Forward facing (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread blocks distorted

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 68,224 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS/OS from caliper to engine compartment (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension, chassis and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF/OSF & NSR low through centre (over inflation) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 68,224 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS/OS from caliper to engine compartment (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension, chassis and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF/OSF & NSR low through centre (over inflation) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 65,108 miles

Central Lower Suspension, chassis and braking components have varied stages of corrosion

Nearside Front Sphere seals have fluid leak

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sphere seals have fluid leak

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 65,106 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Lower Suspension, chassis and braking components have varied stages of corrosion

Nearside Front Sphere seals have fluid leak

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sphere seals have fluid leak

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 61,703 miles

Front Differential Seal Leaking

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm Bushs Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Both Pipes Below Front Cross Member (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 61,703 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Differential Seal Leaking

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm Bushs Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Both Pipes Below Front Cross Member (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 59,830 miles

Front both spheres leaking

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 59,710 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis {under bump stop} (2.4.A.3)

Front both spheres leaking

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 56,110 miles

Front diff seal leaking

Front braided brake hoses fitted

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear diff seal leaking

transfer box leaking

Pass 28 Apr 2016 53,650 miles

Offside Front tyre perished in tread

Offside Rear coil spring showing signs of corrosion

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread/sidewall

n/n ans o/s front coil springs showing signs of corrosion

play in front diff pinion

play in rear diff pinion

Fail 25 Apr 2016 53,646 miles

Centre Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt diff (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre perished in tread

Offside Rear coil spring showing signs of corrosion

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread/sidewall

n/n ans o/s front coil springs showing signs of corrosion

play in front diff pinion

play in rear diff pinion

Pass 11 Apr 2015 52,296 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 50,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 128,824 miles

all 4 tyres are perished on side walls

Fail 13 Apr 2013 128,824 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres are perished on side walls

Pass 14 Apr 2012 128,147 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 128,147 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

off side rear bump stop is insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2011 127,769 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 127,175 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 126,532 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 126,532 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

off side front floor pan is corroded.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 125,640 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 122,455 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 122,378 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 121,520 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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A12 GAA is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 131,673 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 A12 GAA, 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 39 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A12 GAA is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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