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F3 BVS

1990 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,215 mi
Last recorded110,215 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 BVS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 110,215 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 109,738 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 109,282 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 107,865 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle underbody has surface rust

Pass 23 Nov 2011 97,304 miles

All tyres are tubeless but inner tubes fitted

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight corrossion in rear axle right hand front tie bar bracket

Slight movement in right hand front spoon to axle bushes

Slight oil loss in steering box area

Fail 23 Nov 2011 97,304 miles

All tyres are tubeless but inner tubes fitted

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Slight corrossion in rear axle right hand front tie bar bracket

Slight movement in right hand front spoon to axle bushes

Slight oil loss in steering box area

Pass 12 May 2009 90,314 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 90,314 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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F3 BVS is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F3 BVS, 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 F3 BVS registered?

F3 BVS is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 August 1990.

Is F3 BVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F3 BVS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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