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20 FWB

1990 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,405 mi
Last recorded46,405 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration20 FWB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 46,405 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 45,693 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 44,447 miles

N/S O/S REAR DISC SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 29 Jul 2010 43,636 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 41,490 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 40,029 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 38,425 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 38,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 34,120 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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20 FWB is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 20 FWB, 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.

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What year was 20 FWB registered?

20 FWB is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is 20 FWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 20 FWB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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