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B3 BED

1987 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

183,255 mi
Last recorded183,255 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 BED
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 183,255 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 182,149 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 181,268 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear X member corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 180,223 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when light on (4.3.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear cross member repaired/ covered underseal

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 179,156 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Cross member corroded

Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp When lights are on (4.3.3 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play X2 rear bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 178,435 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front steel brake pipes slight corrosion

o/s swivel seal leaking

rear crossmember corroded

slight play in lower steering uj joint

Fail 21 Oct 2020 178,432 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front steel brake pipes slight corrosion

o/s swivel seal leaking

rear crossmember corroded

slight play in lower steering uj joint

Pass 22 Oct 2019 175,934 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 173,867 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight leak from swivel seals

Pass 29 Sep 2017 171,261 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 169,562 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 167,320 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 165,472 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 164,674 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2013 160,302 miles

Indicator co0vers fading. Oil leaks fom engine and nearside front tractor joint

Fail 24 Sep 2013 160,279 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Indicator co0vers fading. Oil leaks fom engine and nearside front tractor joint

Fail 1 Oct 2012 156,389 miles

Grease Leaking Around Nearside Front Hub Seal

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil Leaking Engine and Transfer Box

Pass 1 Oct 2012 156,389 miles

Grease Leaking Around Nearside Front Hub Seal

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

Oil Leaking Engine and Transfer Box

Pass 6 Oct 2011 154,742 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 152,981 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 149,780 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 148,243 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 148,216 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 145,625 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 145,624 miles

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 141,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 138,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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B3 BED is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 131,673 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 B3 BED, 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 39 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B3 BED is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1987.

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