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D9 LGO

1990 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

111,858 mi
Last recorded111,858 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 LGO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 111,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside front outrigger corroded

Play in rear A frame ball joint

Pass 29 Mar 2025 111,858 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 111,622 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter??? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 111,104 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 110,665 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 110,662 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 109,222 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 109,195 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake servo rusty and leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassi leg hole and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering box leaking (2.1.5 (a))

both front yoks have slight play

engine oil leak

front and rear coil springs corroding

underbody surface rust

Fail 27 Oct 2020 109,163 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 107,312 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 107,124 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 106,949 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 106,418 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 106,407 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 106,148 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 106,012 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 105,998 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 104,916 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 103,388 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 102,747 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 101,673 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 100,040 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 98,511 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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D9 LGO is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 D9 LGO, 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 D9 LGO registered?

D9 LGO is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is D9 LGO safe to buy?

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