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B6 ARJ

1988 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

380,941 mi
Last recorded380,941 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Defender127,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 ARJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1988
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 380,941 miles

Rear valance corroded

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 380,832 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Rear valance corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 369,122 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 369,122 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all lamps (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 355,777 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 355,556 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel system component leaking tank area (7.2.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play globe joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play globe joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Steering pivot point has excessive play drop arm loose (2.2.B.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 34,194 miles

corrosion on n/s/r door,rear door,o/s/r door

corrosion on o/s b pillar

corrosion on underside of bonnet

exhaust centre hanger loose

slight leak on o/s/f and n/s/f hub

Fail 23 Jan 2015 34,181 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion on n/s/r door,rear door,o/s/r door

corrosion on o/s b pillar

corrosion on underside of bonnet

exhaust centre hanger loose

slight leak on o/s/f and n/s/f hub

Pass 27 Jan 2014 331,101 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 331,045 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 320,925 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 30,472 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 287,459 miles

pedal rubbers wear

Pass 17 Dec 2009 27,101 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 254,349 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 235,425 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 217,463 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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B6 ARJ is a 1988 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 B6 ARJ, 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.

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What year was B6 ARJ registered?

B6 ARJ is a 1988 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 January 1988.

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