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A6 WUT

1988 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,018 mi
Last recorded121,018 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Defender127,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 WUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 121,018 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 119,852 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 118,286 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front both hubs leaking oil

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

underbody corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 8 Jun 2018 168,052 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front both hubs leaking oil

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

underbody corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 4 May 2017 109,584 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 107,593 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 107,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 106,403 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 106,403 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 105,985 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 105,985 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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A6 WUT is a 1988 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A6 WUT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A6 WUT registered?

A6 WUT is a 1988 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 June 1988.

Is A6 WUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 WUT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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