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B2 TKR

1991 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,407 mi
Last recorded23,407 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Land Rover Defender126,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 TKR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 23,407 miles

Rear Exhaust Tailpipe Missing

Pass 19 Oct 2024 21,222 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 21,215 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2023 19,974 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 19,703 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 18,558 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 17,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 17,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 15,781 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 14,388 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 12,435 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 8,298 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 86,192 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 84,899 miles

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

clucth pedal anti slip missing

Pass 11 Jul 2008 83,366 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 83,340 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 78,248 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 78,247 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 75,710 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 75,648 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Steering system excessively rough (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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B2 TKR is a 1991 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B2 TKR, 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 B2 TKR registered?

B2 TKR is a 1991 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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