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B19 XPL

1992 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,378 mi
Last recorded87,378 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 XPL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 87,378 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 87,299 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 87,269 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020
Pass 14 Feb 2019 87,155 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all x 4 ()

Pass 15 Feb 2018 87,155 miles

Nearside Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all x 4 ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 87,159 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

body corrosion

Propshaft universal joint worn rear front joint ()

Fail 31 Jan 2017 87,155 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

body corrosion

Propshaft universal joint worn rear front joint ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 87,138 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 84,961 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 83,172 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 81,301 miles

different type h/lamps fitted

front indicators fading

surface corrosion to parts of chassis

Pass 5 Jul 2011 80,780 miles

fluid leak from n/rear hub

Fail 1 Jul 2011 80,780 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fluid leak from n/rear hub

Pass 31 Mar 2009 80,657 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 80,657 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 80,599 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 80,599 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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B19 XPL is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 B19 XPL, 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 B19 XPL registered?

B19 XPL is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 September 1992.

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