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3 O

1990 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

108,761 mi
Last recorded108,761 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 O
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 108,761 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 107,987 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front final drive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 107,060 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 106,563 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 105,846 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 105,227 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 104,034 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 103,166 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 102,559 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 101,481 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 99,984 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 99,981 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 98,079 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

lateral movement detected om ball joints oon steering arm n/s draglink end

rear silencer pipe wearing thin from corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2013 95,240 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 95,236 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 94,160 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

center exhaust has a slight leak of gases from its joint

engine has a slight oil leak from rocker cover area

o/s/f steering box drop arm joint has slight wear

o/s/f tyre has some cracking to outer tyre wall by the tread

o/s/r tyre has age cracks to the outer wall

Fail 20 Jul 2012 94,125 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

center exhaust has a slight leak of gases from its joint

engine has a slight oil leak from rocker cover area

o/s/f steering box drop arm joint has slight wear

o/s/f tyre has some cracking to outer tyre wall by the tread

o/s/r tyre has age cracks to the outer wall

Pass 28 Jul 2011 93,165 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 91,127 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 91,126 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 3 Aug 2009 87,084 miles

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

rear exhaust mount poor repair

Fail 27 Jul 2009 87,084 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 83,407 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 83,407 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 82,524 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 80,064 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

tyres perishing on sidewalls

Fail 7 Aug 2006 80,064 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm locating pin locking pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

tyres perishing on sidewalls

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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3 O is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1990 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 127,503 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 3 O, 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 36 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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3 O is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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