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B22 UUU

1991 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,375 mi
Last recorded113,375 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Land Rover Defender126,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 UUU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 113,375 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 113,313 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 113,178 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 112,196 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2014 110,486 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 110,486 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 109,282 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 107,495 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 105,317 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 103,786 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 101,137 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear chassis corroded near step

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2009 101,137 miles

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

nearside rear chassis corroded near step

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2008 99,850 miles

rear crossmember badley corroed

Fail 12 Aug 2008 99,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear crossmember badley corroed

Pass 16 Aug 2007 86,480 miles

body damage to o/s/r and o/s/ corner

front seats torn

Fail 19 Jul 2007 86,475 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake fluid is low

brake warning light is on

signs of accident damage to o/s front and o/s rear of vehicle

Pass 30 Jun 2006 79,718 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2006 79,718 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear prop shaft joint worn

rear shocker top bushes slightly worn

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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B22 UUU is a 1991 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 72.2%.

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 B22 UUU, 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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What year was B22 UUU registered?

B22 UUU is a 1991 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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