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B4 SHX

1990 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

176,938 mi
Last recorded176,938 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 SHX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 176,938 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 176,716 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 176,312 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 176,305 miles

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

Offside Fuel system component leaking at engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 175,078 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 175,073 miles

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

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Vehicle Identification Number not legible (0.2 (b))

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 174,301 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))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 174,074 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 173,496 miles

steering seem stiff

Pass 23 Jan 2018 172,590 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 171,050 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 171,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 May 2016 171,021 miles

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 163,457 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 163,457 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 163,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2013 156,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2012 150,750 miles

Exhaust backbox rubbing on chassis

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 150,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Exhaust backbox rubbing on chassis

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 145,132 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 145,132 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 137,694 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 136,847 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 136,847 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 136,531 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front flexi brake hose ferrul slight corrosion

offside front flexi brake hose ferrul slight corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2007 132,317 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 132,317 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 18 May 2006 125,314 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 SHX is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1990 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 127,503 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 SHX, 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 36 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 B4 SHX registered?

B4 SHX is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 March 1990.

Is B4 SHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 SHX shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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