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B3 NRN

1987 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

219,144 mi
Last recorded219,144 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 NRN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 219,144 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 219,144 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 216,625 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 212,887 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 209,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 206,575 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 203,933 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s swivel slightly leaking

Pass 17 May 2019 200,706 miles

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

all tyres show age cracking

rear crossmember corroded

rear fog lamp dim

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 18 May 2018 198,019 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play and noisy (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

all brake discs slightly corroded

brake fluid level getting low (but still between min and max)

front bumper loose

rear brakes only just met requirements

Pass 12 May 2017 195,409 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front axle swivel housing oil seals weeping

Fail 12 May 2017 195,409 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front axle swivel housing oil seals weeping

Pass 20 May 2016 193,368 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 190,864 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 190,840 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 179,487 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

coolant leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 179,487 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant leak

Pass 15 Feb 2013 171,341 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2013 171,340 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

slight engine oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2012 161,262 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2012 161,234 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2011 141,160 miles

engin oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2011 141,160 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 118,193 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 97,560 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 78,591 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 59,762 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 43,085 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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 NRN is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 NRN, 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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What year was B3 NRN registered?

B3 NRN is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 February 1987.

Is B3 NRN safe to buy?

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