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B27 ULY

1991 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests34 (18 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

71,992 mi
Last recorded71,992 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 1991 Land Rover Defender126,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB27 ULY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 16 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 71,992 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 71,155 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 71,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUT RIGGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT SWIVEL JOINT LEAKING

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Steering linkage lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 69,808 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 69,801 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 67,435 miles

General corrosion on vehicle underside

Fail 28 Jan 2021 67,435 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

General corrosion on vehicle underside

Fail 24 Jan 2020 65,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired centre chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 15 Jan 2019 62,185 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 5 Feb 2018 57,606 miles

Offside Rear HALF SHAFT OIL LEAK WHEEL END OUTSIDE EDGE

Fail 29 Jan 2018 57,457 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear HALF SHAFT OIL LEAK WHEEL END OUTSIDE EDGE

Pass 3 Feb 2017 52,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 52,360 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 49,087 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres have slight cracks in tread blocks

oil leaks

Fail 19 Jan 2016 49,087 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

oil leaks

Pass 29 Jan 2015 43,860 miles

all four tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

front swivel joints leaking

Fail 19 Jan 2015 43,816 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

all four tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

both rear halfshaft outer seals leaking

front swivel joints leaking

Pass 3 Feb 2014 40,067 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 40,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 39,956 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 39,953 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 39,725 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 39,722 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 38,307 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 38,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 36,606 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 36,523 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 36,523 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 36,434 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 36,434 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 36,153 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 36,153 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 35,932 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 35,932 miles

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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B27 ULY is a 1991 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B27 ULY, 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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B27 ULY is a 1991 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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