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B17 CSF

1990 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,456 mi
Last recorded148,456 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 CSF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Jul 2025 148,456 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 147,313 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 145,976 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 144,535 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 142,509 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 139,679 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 137,313 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 133,526 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 126,904 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 125,208 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak on front diff

Pass 17 Jun 2005 98,793 miles

advise front prop shaft u/j worn advise o/s n/s fronttyres split

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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B17 CSF is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1990 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 127,503 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 B17 CSF, 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 36 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 B17 CSF?

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What year was B17 CSF registered?

B17 CSF is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 May 1990.

Is B17 CSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B17 CSF shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B17 CSF have outstanding finance?

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