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B18 LOB

1988 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

38,867 mi
Last recorded38,867 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Defender127,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 LOB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 38,867 miles

Front both front swivel joints have slight leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play detected at steering wheel (2.2.2 (b))

ign barrel faulty

Fail 17 Nov 2025 38,867 miles

Front both front swivel joints have slight leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play detected at steering wheel (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

ign barrel faulty

Pass 21 Nov 2024 38,302 miles

Nearside Front axle swivel joint damp

Offside Front axle swivel joint damp

ign barrel faulty

Pass 21 Oct 2023 37,968 miles

Nearside Front axle swivel joint damp

Offside Front axle swivel joint damp

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle but not considered excessive

ign barrel faulty

Pass 4 Nov 2022 37,711 miles

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

front swivel joints have slight leak

ign barrel faulty

rear bumper bar corrded

Fail 16 Oct 2022 37,711 miles

Steering box sector shaft has excessive movement steering box drop link ball joint (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

ign barrel faulty

rear bumper bar corroded

swivel joints have slight leak

Pass 5 Oct 2020 37,440 miles

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

Front axle leaking slightly

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/bumper bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 37,415 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis/bumper bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front axle leaking slightly

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/bumper bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2013 36,037 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 33,057 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 33,057 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2010
Fail 12 Jun 2010

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 15,775 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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B18 LOB is a 1988 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LOB, 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 LOB registered?

B18 LOB is a 1988 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 November 1988.

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