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DIG 3208

1990 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,171 mi
Last recorded196,171 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 3208
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 196,171 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 196,155 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 194,183 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pedal firm but passed brake test

only drivers seat fitted at time of test

play at n/s/f hub

steering arm from box ball joint has play

vehicle modified for off road use

Pass 13 Nov 2015 193,309 miles

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

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

brakes feel stiff but passed on effort

slight plat detected at front hubs

Pass 11 Apr 2014 187,379 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 182,117 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 178,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy

play in rear prop shaft

rear diff noisy

Fail 17 Apr 2012 178,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy

play in rear prop shaft

rear diff noisy

Pass 1 Dec 2010 177,532 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front and rear chassis have surface corrosion

rear crossmember slightly corroded

rear propshaft uj's worn

Fail 1 Dec 2010 177,532 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front and rear chassis have surface corrosion

rear crossmember slightly corroded

rear propshaft uj's worn

Pass 24 Jul 2009 176,010 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 175,999 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 17,006 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 170,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2007 158,875 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 144,886 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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DIG 3208 is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DIG 3208, 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 DIG 3208 registered?

DIG 3208 is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 January 1990.

Is DIG 3208 safe to buy?

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