CarVerify

Free Car Check

B14 ERF

1991 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

232,923 mi
Last recorded232,923 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1991 Land Rover Defender126,858 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 ERF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 232,923 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 229,442 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 224,769 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front propshaft rear universal joint slight wear

steering box fixing lock tabs not applied

Fail 3 Sep 2014 224,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front propshaft rear universal joint slight wear

steering box fixing lock tabs not applied

Pass 27 Aug 2013 219,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f chassis has small hole

Fail 23 Aug 2013 219,602 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f chassis has small hole

Pass 31 Aug 2012 216,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear cross member corroded

rear prop uj has slight play

Pass 2 Sep 2011 212,079 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drop arm ball joint has slight play

various parts of corrosion on chassis

Pass 4 Sep 2010 206,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear cross member corroded

rear prop u/j worn

Pass 12 Sep 2009 202,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2008 197,651 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 197,651 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s and n/s rear chassis slightly corroded.

steering box leking

Pass 30 Jul 2007 190,647 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 190,374 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear axle top stablizer joint worn

Pass 23 Aug 2006 183,690 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 183,690 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

B14 ERF is a 1991 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 B14 ERF, 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 B14 ERF?

You can check the full history of B14 ERF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B14 ERF registered?

B14 ERF is a 1991 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 November 1991.

Is B14 ERF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B14 ERF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B14 ERF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B14 ERF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.