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B25 SWB

1991 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,896 mi
Last recorded114,896 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Land Rover Defender126,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB25 SWB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2025 114,896 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 113,683 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 112,352 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 111,293 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 110,224 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 108,475 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 107,352 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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B25 SWB is a 1991 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B25 SWB, 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 B25 SWB registered?

B25 SWB is a 1991 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 August 1991.

Is B25 SWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B25 SWB shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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