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BEN 48V

1990 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

122,627 mi
Last recorded122,627 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEN 48V
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 122,627 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

body corroded

chassis corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2024 119,605 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 119,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 115,941 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 115,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 112,738 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 107,243 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 107,243 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2020 106,315 miles
Fail 9 May 2020 106,315 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 105,037 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 104,810 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 104,925 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 104,925 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 104,514 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 104,394 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 104,148 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 103,521 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 103,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 103,453 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 103,122 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 103,122 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 102,319 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 102,319 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 101,911 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 101,911 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2008 101,217 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 101,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside floor carroded near body mounting

Pass 19 Apr 2007 99,879 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Apr 2007 99,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 99,116 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

carrosion to rear crossmember

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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BEN 48V is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 BEN 48V, 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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BEN 48V is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 February 1990.

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