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3431 VU

1991 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

129,016 mi
Last recorded129,016 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Land Rover Defender126,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3431 VU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 129,016 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 128,884 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 128,882 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 128,483 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 127,780 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 125,485 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 125,284 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 124,827 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 124,231 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 123,843 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 122,916 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 118,544 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 116,143 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 114,818 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 111,983 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 110,355 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 108,131 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 100,025 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 90,986 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 90,986 miles

Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2006 74,062 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Nov 2006 74,062 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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3431 VU is a 1991 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1991 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 126,858 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 3431 VU, 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 35 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 3431 VU?

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What year was 3431 VU registered?

3431 VU is a 1991 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is 3431 VU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3431 VU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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