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D3 FMY

1990 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

108,651 mi
Last recorded108,651 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 FMY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 108,651 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 105,859 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 104,205 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2023 103,702 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 103,586 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 23 Sep 2020 103,584 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Jan 2019 102,393 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 112,310 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 102,124 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 102,110 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer blowing (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe corroded and blowing (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 100,915 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 100,850 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 100,617 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 100,175 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 99,772 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 98,623 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 98,402 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

entire underside of vehicle covered in mud rendering brake pipes/hoses difficult to fully inspect

Pass 5 Mar 2008 97,453 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 97,446 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

front inner wings covered

rear coil springs corroding

rear shocker bushes perishing

Pass 14 Feb 2007 96,069 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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D3 FMY is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 D3 FMY, 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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What year was D3 FMY registered?

D3 FMY is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is D3 FMY safe to buy?

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