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B650 NDL

1988 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,892 mi
Last recorded92,892 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Defender127,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB650 NDL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 92,892 miles

Underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2025 89,201 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside vof vehicle has corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2024 88,278 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 88,236 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 87,994 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 87,423 miles

Underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2019 87,041 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 86,795 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 86,795 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 85,983 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 84,543 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 84,503 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 84,483 miles

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

Slight corrosion in battery box

Pass 6 Dec 2011 81,504 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 78,711 miles

corrossion to nearside chassis

Pass 2 Feb 2009 75,840 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 75,840 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 72,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

damage to nearside front and nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2007 72,016 miles

advise repair to exhaust

Pass 12 Jan 2006 71,726 miles

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

advise damage to nearside and offside front tyres

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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B650 NDL is a 1988 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 127,342 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 B650 NDL, 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 38 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B650 NDL registered?

B650 NDL is a 1988 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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