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4400 BP

1990 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

68,545 mi
Last recorded68,545 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4400 BP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 68,545 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 67,459 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 66,016 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 64,234 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 62,438 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 60,106 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 59,223 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror

Pass 11 Jan 2019 57,874 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 57,870 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

bonnet cable not working properly

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 31 Jan 2018 171,664 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 171,664 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 170,463 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 170,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded top of hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint on steering box (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 167,531 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 167,506 miles

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 165,583 miles

O/S/R inner tyre wall damaged

Fail 23 Jun 2014 165,583 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R inner tyre wall damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2013 161,363 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 159,466 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 154,387 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 154,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2010 148,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 148,909 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 148,920 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 148,909 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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4400 BP is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 4400 BP, 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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4400 BP is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 May 1990.

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