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B18 LRO

1990 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

209,921 mi
Last recorded209,921 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 LRO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 209,921 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 209,466 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 209,155 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 209,155 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 208,949 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 208,949 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 208,360 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 207,576 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 206,470 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 204,731 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 203,821 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 202,410 miles

Both front out riggers corroded

Engine emits slight smoke on acceleration

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2012 200,823 miles

Oil leak

Rear body mounting cross member corroded

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside front tyre edges worn

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear chassis has corrosion not within a prescribed area

Offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside rear tyre edges worn

Pass 22 Aug 2012 200,823 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside front tyre edges worn

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear chassis has corrosion not within a prescribed area

Offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside rear tyre edges worn

Oil leak

Rear body mounting cross member corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2012 200,814 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside front tyre edges worn

Offside rear tyre edges worn

Oil leak

Rear body mounting cross member corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2011 192,817 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

extensive welded repairs to chassis

offside rear body damaged

Fail 20 Jul 2011 192,817 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

extensive welded repairs to chassis

offside rear body damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2010 182,179 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 182,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 171,493 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 171,491 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 158,965 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 158,965 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 157,127 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 157,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front and rear chassis rails corroded

front bumper corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2005 154,009 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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B18 LRO is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 B18 LRO, 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.

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B18 LRO is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 February 1990.

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