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PBZ 2643

1996 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

179,008 mi
Last recorded179,008 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBZ 2643
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender TDI
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 179,008 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 179,008 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 179,008 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 179,008 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2022 174,120 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 174,027 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 165,097 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 165,059 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 165,023 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 158,819 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 158,752 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 153,877 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 153,844 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 90 Defender TDI?

Based on 2,694 MOT tests across 523 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
2,494
Miles/Year
523
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 15
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 9
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 9
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 8
fog lamp not working 8
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PBZ 2643 is a 1996 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

The most common reason a Land Rover 90 Defender TDI fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PBZ 2643, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PBZ 2643 registered?

PBZ 2643 is a 1996 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is PBZ 2643 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBZ 2643 shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PBZ 2643 have outstanding finance?

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