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B3 XLR

1991 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,109 mi
Last recorded138,109 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 1991 Land Rover Defender126,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 XLR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 138,109 miles

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

Nearside Front swivel hub oil seal leaking

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 137,541 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 137,024 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 136,240 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 134,747 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 134,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 133,419 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed upper and lower hinges have play. (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play lateral steering arm track rod end. (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 132,392 miles

Offside Front Offside front tracta joint has a slight leak

Fail 19 Apr 2017 132,391 miles

Central Front Steering system excessively rough When on full left hand lock and returning to a central position the steering is very notchy. (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty The rear fog lamp only occasionally remains on, the switch needs manipulated. (1.3.1a)

Central Front Front wipers do not continue to a parked position when switched off.

Offside Front Offside front tracta joint has a slight leak

Pass 30 Nov 2015 131,626 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 129,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 127,343 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 123,331 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 123,331 miles

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 121,883 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 119,603 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 117,780 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 117,768 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 108,522 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 108,509 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 92,250 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 92,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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 XLR is a 1991 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B3 XLR, 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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B3 XLR is a 1991 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 July 1991.

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