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B3 OLB

1992 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

1,757 mi
Last recorded1,757 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 OLB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 1,757 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside from hoses to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive offside and nearside hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 1,756 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside from hoses to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive offside and nearside hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 1,693 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 1,677 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 1,309 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 1,087 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 98,882 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 98,010 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 97,304 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 97,304 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 199,298 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 96,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 90,636 miles

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 OLB is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1992 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 124,939 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 OLB, 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 34 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B3 OLB registered?

B3 OLB is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is B3 OLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 OLB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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