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B20 HUE

1991 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

209,527 mi
Last recorded209,527 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Land Rover Defender126,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 HUE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 209,527 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material also brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and body (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 209,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose ferrules also corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 208,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

rear body corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2022 207,675 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

rear body corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2021 206,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

offside rear body corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2020 206,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 205,374 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 197,886 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 197,020 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 195,038 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

crack in windscreen but does not effect drivers view of the road

tail pipe on exhaust broken and the rest of rear section very corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 188,265 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 188,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 182,172 miles

both front hub seals leaking

oil leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 6 Sep 2012 182,168 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front hub seals leaking

oil leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 1 Sep 2011 172,173 miles

both front hub seals slight leaking

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2010 162,820 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 155,376 miles

both front hubs slightly wet

Pass 6 Sep 2008 148,050 miles

slight free play in steering box

Pass 31 Aug 2007 141,157 miles

front arm bushes slight wear,v/slight weep steering box seal.

Pass 8 Sep 2006 126,724 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 126,724 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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B20 HUE is a 1991 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B20 HUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B20 HUE registered?

B20 HUE is a 1991 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 February 1991.

Is B20 HUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B20 HUE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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