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B2 AEE

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

89,819 mi
Last recorded89,819 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 AEE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 89,819 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 89,548 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 89,183 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2021 88,798 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 87,723 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 87,417 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 86,971 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 86,115 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 84,677 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 84,330 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 83,720 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 83,101 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 81,843 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 80,701 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 79,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 79,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 79,010 miles

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

advise small corrosion hole in n/s/f outrigger but not adversly affecting braking or steering of vehicle

slight lift in n/s/f swivel hub

Pass 18 Jul 2008 78,157 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 77,445 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 77,033 miles

advise slight oil leak from o/s/f swivel hub seal

advise slight oil leak from steering box

advise some surface corrosion to body crossmember in front of rear axle

Pass 30 Jul 2005 75,855 miles

advise slight oil leak from both front swivell hub seals

advise slight oil leak from power steering box

advise surface corrosion to body cross member behind seats under floor

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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B2 AEE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 127,912 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 B2 AEE, 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 37 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 B2 AEE registered?

B2 AEE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 January 1989.

Is B2 AEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 AEE shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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