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705 RRL

1991 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

176,884 mi
Last recorded176,884 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Land Rover Defender126,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration705 RRL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 176,884 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 175,028 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 172,920 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 170,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 168,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 165,862 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 163,109 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 163,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 158,879 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 155,548 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 150,918 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 146,700 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 141,315 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 136,363 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 131,014 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres worn uneven

Pass 7 Oct 2011 126,489 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 121,674 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 116,591 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 111,896 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 106,908 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 102,384 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 97,430 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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705 RRL is a 1991 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 705 RRL, 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

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What year was 705 RRL registered?

705 RRL is a 1991 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is 705 RRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 705 RRL shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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