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B2 FUD

1990 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,373 mi
Last recorded146,373 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 FUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 146,373 miles

Chassis is slightly corroded at places.

Pass 6 Jan 2021 145,675 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Underside of body is corroded but not showing weakness.

Fail 5 Jan 2021 145,675 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front 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))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Underside of body is corroded but not showing weakness.

oil leak at oil filter

Pass 1 Jun 2019 145,320 miles

all welding repairs have been hevily undersealed

headlamps have beam deflector lenses

Fail 24 May 2019 145,301 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced throw out (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2018 143,228 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and off side floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured dash switches (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 143,205 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and off side floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured dash switches (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 138,396 miles

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

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

front hub seals leaking

Fail 23 Mar 2017 138,392 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 138,328 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 138,147 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 138,147 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 137,904 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 137,575 miles

O/S/F HUB SWVEL OIL SEAL LEAKING

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 137,575 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

O/S/F HUB SWVEL OIL SEAL LEAKING

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 137,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

slight pitting front brake discs

Fail 10 Jun 2011 137,503 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

slight pitting front brake discs

Pass 7 Jun 2010 135,732 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 135,732 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear view mirror not fitted .still has obligatory n/s and o/s fitted

Pass 8 May 2009 134,398 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 133,377 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 128,559 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2006 124,373 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 124,373 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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 FUD is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1990 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 127,503 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 B2 FUD, 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 36 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B2 FUD is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 July 1990.

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