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E21 MBB

1990 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

142,944 mi
Last recorded142,944 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 MBB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 142,944 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 142,829 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 135,738 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2023 135,738 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 133,016 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 132,983 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 132,804 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulk head. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat floor. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision bracket. (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2021 130,625 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear underside sighty corroed

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 130,386 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear underside sighty corroed

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 121,682 miles

Underside of vehicle has undergone extensive welding

Fail 5 Feb 2020 121,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 116,783 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And has had various welding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 110,713 miles

Underbody slightly corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion And has had various welding to rear (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 106,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Above cross member (7.1.2)

Underside slightly corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2016 106,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Above cross member (7.1.2)

Underside slightly corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2015 101,267 miles

underside corroded

underside rear has had various welding

Fail 1 Oct 2015 101,267 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

underside corroded

underside rear has had various welding

Pass 15 Sep 2014 99,402 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chassis corroding

Pass 16 Sep 2013 96,953 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 96,953 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 93,696 miles

underside corroding

Fail 20 Sep 2012 93,696 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

underside corroding

Pass 11 Aug 2009 92,264 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 86,942 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 86,930 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 77,908 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Jul 2006 73,362 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 73,362 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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E21 MBB is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 E21 MBB, 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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E21 MBB is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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