MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,520 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
has slight corrosion around battery box. not affecting strength
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
has slight corrosion around battery box. not affecting strength
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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A5 LRX is a 1988 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1988 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 127,342 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 A5 LRX, 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 38 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of A5 LRX?
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What year was A5 LRX registered?
A5 LRX is a 1988 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 1988.
Is A5 LRX safe to buy?
The MOT history for A5 LRX 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.
Does A5 LRX have outstanding finance?
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