MOT Status
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38,867 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
Nearside Front axle swivel joint damp
Offside Front axle swivel joint damp
ign barrel faulty
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
front swivel joints have slight leak
ign barrel faulty
rear bumper bar corrded
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
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))
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))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is B18 LOB safe to buy?
The MOT history for B18 LOB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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