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B16 LRV

1992 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,897 mi
Last recorded168,897 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 LRV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 168,897 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 167,963 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 167,576 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive general oil leaks transfer box/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component hoses/reservoir leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 165,183 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 165,141 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

(Both front hub seals leaking)

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 163,241 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle in a muddy condition

Pass 16 Oct 2020 160,795 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 160,793 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 159,943 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 179,921 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 15 May 2018 159,325 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 159,325 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2017 158,964 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 156,702 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 153,694 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 142,316 miles

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

n/s/f swivel joint has play to limits at time of test

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 31 Mar 2011 130,489 miles

passenger door hard to open from inside

rear shockabsorber bushes in poor condition

screen chipped zone b and out of swept area

Fail 15 Mar 2011 130,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

passenger door hard to open from inside

rear shockabsorber bushes poor condition

screen chipped zone b andout of swept area

Pass 5 Mar 2010 116,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 115,794 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 102,329 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 102,326 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 100,039 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 100,036 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2007 96,235 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 96,232 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 91,185 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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B16 LRV is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B16 LRV, 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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What year was B16 LRV registered?

B16 LRV is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 April 1992.

Is B16 LRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 LRV shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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