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B3 ROC

1988 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,242 mi
Last recorded119,242 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Defender127,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 ROC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1988
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 119,242 miles

n/s front brake pipe corroded.

n/s front tyre cracking in tread.

play in o/s rear wheel bearing (border pass).

Fail 15 May 2015 119,242 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front brake pipe corroded.

n/s front tyre cracking in tread.

play in o/s rear wheel bearing (border pass).

Pass 18 Jan 2014 117,945 miles

play in n/s front drag link end.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 117,234 miles

both front brake pipes corroded (border pass).

both rear body mounts corroded.

both rear chassis rails corroded.

Fail 28 Sep 2011 117,234 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front brake pipes corroded (border pass).

both rear body mounts corroded.

both rear chassis rails corroded.

Pass 18 Aug 2010 114,375 miles

both front brake pipes corroded.

high hand brake lever.

play in o/s rear wheel bearing.

reverse lamp inop.

slight grab on front brakes.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 108,710 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 108,710 miles

Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 106,506 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 154,185 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 154,185 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Incorrect bulb fitted to offside front sidelight

Nearside rear reflector cracked

oil leak

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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B3 ROC is a 1988 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B3 ROC, 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 B3 ROC registered?

B3 ROC is a 1988 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is B3 ROC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 ROC 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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