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B15 UNN

1991 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

198,774 mi
Last recorded198,774 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 1991 Land Rover Defender126,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 UNN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 198,774 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 197,010 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 193,265 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 190,907 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 188,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 185,386 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 182,409 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 179,066 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 175,077 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 172,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 168,940 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 165,029 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 160,346 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 155,781 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 152,483 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 148,182 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 144,881 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 135,728 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 135,720 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 126,743 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 118,533 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 UNN is a 1991 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 B15 UNN, 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 B15 UNN registered?

B15 UNN is a 1991 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 August 1991.

Is B15 UNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B15 UNN shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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