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D18 BOU

1990 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

154,171 mi
Last recorded154,171 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD18 BOU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 154,171 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play All 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 153,171 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 153,171 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 90,916 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 84,167 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 76,137 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 69,094 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 65,115 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 61,394 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 61,394 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 53,038 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 100,380 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 91,773 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 83,360 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 76,290 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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D18 BOU is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 D18 BOU, 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

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What year was D18 BOU registered?

D18 BOU is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is D18 BOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D18 BOU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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