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B1 AAH

1991 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,096 mi
Last recorded91,096 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 1991 Land Rover Defender126,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 AAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 91,096 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside outriggers corroded

Offside outrigger corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 90,602 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

some body mounts corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2020 90,393 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 90,393 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 89,910 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 89,143 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front bulkhead corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2017 88,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bulk head corroded abit by hinges of bonnet

Fail 23 Nov 2017 88,769 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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 not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking possible diff leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 88,266 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 87,806 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 87,350 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2013 86,360 miles

n/s/f back plate carroded

n/s/r crossmember carroded

o/s/r cross member carroded

Pass 21 Dec 2012 85,624 miles

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

rear bump stop missing

rear cross member carroded

Fail 14 Dec 2012 85,624 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front discs worn pads low

rear bump stop missing

rear cross member carroded

Pass 2 Dec 2011 84,201 miles

both rear shock absorber shrouds corroded and slight play in top bushes

corrosion on under side of vehicle/ mechanical and structure

front and rear coil springs corroded

nearside front inner disc pad worn low

play in rear propshaft universal joint

nearside rear tyre badly cracked and perished on outer sidewall

offside front tyre badly cracked and perished on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre badly cracked and perished on outer sidewall

Fail 21 Nov 2011 84,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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 Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

both rear shock absorber shrouds corroded and slight play in top bushes

both rear tyres cracked and perished on outer sidewalls

front and rear coil springs corroded

nearside front inner disc pad worn low

play in rear propshaft universal joint

offside front tyre badly craqcked and perished on outer sidewall

Pass 17 Dec 2010 83,771 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 15 Dec 2009 82,249 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front coil springs corroded

front inner brake pads getting low

n/s and o/s front floor pans corroded

n/s/f brake pipes corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f chassis out riggers holed and corroded

o/s/f tyre wall beginning to perish

rear springs and shock absorbers corroded

rear tyre walls beginning to perish

slight corrosion on front brake discs

vehicle chassis beginning to corrode

Fail 15 Dec 2009 82,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front coil springs corroded

front inner brake pads getting low

n/s and o/s front floor pans corroded

n/s/f brake pipes corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f chassis out riggers holed and corroded

o/s/f tyre wall beginning to perish

rear springs and shock absorbers corroded

rear tyre walls beginning to perish

slight corrosion on front brake discs

vehicle chassis beginning to corrode

Pass 19 Dec 2008 81,383 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 80,284 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 79,051 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 78,181 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 76,168 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

No belts fitted to rear bench seats. †Speedometer inoperative.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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B1 AAH is a 1991 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B1 AAH, 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.

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B1 AAH is a 1991 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 June 1991.

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