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B4 PWD

1992 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

155,238 mi
Last recorded155,238 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 PWD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 155,238 miles

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 155,236 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear trackrod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 152,432 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 152,418 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 150,798 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 142,065 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 138,902 miles

Nearside Front slight leak from steering swivel seal

Pass 3 Jun 2020 137,962 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 129,920 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2017 122,576 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 117,703 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside offside and nearside front tyre tread cracked

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 117,073 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside offside and nearside front tyre tread cracked

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 116,609 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 116,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 109,804 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 107,929 miles

both front track rod end dust covers slightly split

cut in o/s/r tyre but not showing cords

handbrake high

oil leak city

play in n/s/f track rod end

slight exhaust blow

slight leak from PAS pump

Pass 25 May 2012 105,469 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 103,364 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

front number plate is damaged

n/s/f track rod end has slight play

Pass 16 Nov 2009 91,750 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 85,237 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 83,922 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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B4 PWD is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 B4 PWD, 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 B4 PWD registered?

B4 PWD is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 February 1992.

Is B4 PWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 PWD shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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