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J88 WRB

1991 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

172,932 mi
Last recorded172,932 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 WRB
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender Turbo Dies
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 172,932 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 172,881 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 172,092 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 172,074 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 172,074 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 172,074 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 170,265 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 170,222 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 190,000 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 188,089 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 188,076 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies?

Based on 1,240 MOT tests across 239 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
1,885
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
239
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 17
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12
fog lamp not working 10
registration plate deteriorated 8
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
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J88 WRB is a 1991 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

The most common reason a Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J88 WRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 35 years old, this Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J88 WRB registered?

J88 WRB is a 1991 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies, first registered on 18 November 1991.

Is J88 WRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 WRB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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