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B6 TUX

1990 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,266 mi
Last recorded140,266 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 TUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 140,266 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 139,902 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 139,412 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 139,410 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 138,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 138,831 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 137,995 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2015 136,629 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2014 135,221 miles

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 135,221 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 133,137 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 131,608 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 129,613 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 129,611 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 125,897 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 125,897 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside and offside front/rear inner sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2006 118,354 miles

n/s and o/s front and rear inner sills inside door shuts showing corrosion

Fail 6 Jul 2006 118,318 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s and o/s front and rear inner sills inside door shuts showing corrosion

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 TUX is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TUX, 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 B6 TUX registered?

B6 TUX is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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