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BAR 51T

1990 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 4552cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,714 mi
Last recorded52,714 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAR 51T
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,552cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2025 52,714 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 52,612 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 52,580 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 50,844 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 50,521 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 50,375 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 50,363 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 50,117 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 49,921 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 49,747 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 48,957 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 47,962 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 47,135 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 46,459 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 44,255 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 42,796 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 39,980 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 37,111 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 34,518 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 32,633 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 30,670 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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BAR 51T is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 4,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BAR 51T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BAR 51T?

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What year was BAR 51T registered?

BAR 51T is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 1990.

Is BAR 51T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAR 51T shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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