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B18 HAD

1988 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

223,307 mi
Last recorded223,307 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Defender127,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 HAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2025 223,307 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 223,193 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 223,193 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 223,103 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 223,103 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 223,005 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 223,005 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 222,981 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 222,684 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 222,684 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 222,397 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 222,397 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 220,752 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 220,752 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 219,059 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 219,059 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 218,028 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 218,028 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 216,988 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 216,988 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 215,304 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 215,304 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 213,413 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 211,824 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 211,824 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 210,166 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 207,343 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 203,214 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 201,550 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 199,649 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 196,792 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 187,126 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

heat sheild insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2005 187,126 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

heat sheild insecure

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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B18 HAD is a 1988 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 127,342 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 B18 HAD, 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 38 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B18 HAD registered?

B18 HAD is a 1988 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is B18 HAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 HAD shows 33 tests with a 60.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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