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B1 ROT

1990 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

198,920 mi
Last recorded198,920 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 ROT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 198,920 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 195,218 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 195,216 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 191,841 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 190,192 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 190,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 26 Aug 2021 189,786 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 189,786 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2020 189,341 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 189,341 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 188,798 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 187,975 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 187,271 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 187,271 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 186,262 miles

Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

slight play on rear axle ball joint

Pass 23 Aug 2015 183,050 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 179,685 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 179,632 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 176,532 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 172,652 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 169,123 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 169,103 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 166,266 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 166,240 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 162,968 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 160,820 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 160,820 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 157,711 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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B1 ROT is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 B1 ROT, 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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What year was B1 ROT registered?

B1 ROT is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 November 1990.

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