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ADM 307A

1988 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

42,487 mi
Last recorded42,487 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Defender127,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADM 307A
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 42,487 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 42,386 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 41,939 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 41,700 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 41,314 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 40,137 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 39,283 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 38,092 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 36,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 36,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 34,761 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 34,749 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 33,823 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 30,255 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 26,690 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 23,164 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 20,083 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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ADM 307A is a 1988 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ADM 307A, 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 ADM 307A registered?

ADM 307A is a 1988 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 1988.

Is ADM 307A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADM 307A shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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