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B15 MUF

1992 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

140,725 mi
Last recorded140,725 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 MUF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 140,725 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 139,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery tray corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2019 138,973 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2018 138,615 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 138,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 136,444 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 136,442 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 134,825 miles

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

Nearside front floor plates deteriorated

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front floor plates deteriorated

Fail 4 Mar 2016 134,825 miles

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

Nearside front floor plates deteriorated

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front floor plates deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2015 132,075 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 131,033 miles

n/s rear cab/battery tray corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2014 131,033 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s rear cab/battery tray corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2013 128,413 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 127,269 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 5 Mar 2012 127,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 3 Mar 2011 121,540 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 121,540 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 115,722 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 115,720 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 110,791 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 110,723 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

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

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust blowing slightly

front o/s brake disc worn thin

rear cross member corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2008 101,486 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 95,763 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 95,763 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s seat belt buckle plastic cover missing

Propshaft component defective

rear propshaft U J excessive wear

Pass 20 Jan 2006 89,906 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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B15 MUF is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1992 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 124,939 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B15 MUF, 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 34 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B15 MUF is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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