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E18 SEG

1990 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

175,238 mi
Last recorded175,238 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 SEG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 175,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer not correctly bolted to flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed latch to striker worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured discoloured. Secondary indicator working correctly (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play top swivel ball bearing has wear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured discoloured. Secondary indicator working correctly (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

aftermarket steering wheel fitted. Top section flexing unload, more than expected

steering box support bracket has slight movement unload

Fail 28 Apr 2022 175,231 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt installation has an anchorage without suitable reinforcement reinforcing bracket to chassis missing (10.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation viable sign of slight fluid loss on brake backing plate (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt installation has an anchorage without suitable reinforcement reinforcing bracket to chassis missing (10.1 (f))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer not correctly bolted to flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed latch to striker worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured discoloured. Secondary indicator working correctly (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play top swivel ball bearing has wear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured discoloured. Secondary indicator working correctly (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

aftermarket steering wheel fitted. Top section flexing unload, more than expected

steering box support bracket has slight movement unload

Pass 12 May 2021 162,941 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

corrosion underside of vehicle to body

Fail 27 Apr 2021 162,932 miles

Brake performance not tested due to being dangerous to drive (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings missing bolts under wheel arch missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired body mount (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings missing such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired body mount (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings missing such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured along chassis (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

corrosion underside of vehicle to body

Pass 19 Jan 2018 156,685 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 149,276 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 142,603 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 140,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both chassis rails slightly corroded

both front footwells holed and corroded but not in perscribed area

offside rear top shocker casing corroded

rear prop shaft u j has slight play

slight play in wiper mechanism

Pass 18 Oct 2013 136,251 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

diff leaking

nearside front chassis rail slightly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2012 126,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front cross member slighty corroded

nearside rear chassis rail slighty corroded in several places

offside centre chassis rail slighty corroded

offside rear side ligth dim

slight sepage of diesel around engine

Pass 6 Oct 2011 117,197 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 148,386 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 141,837 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 141,803 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 139,764 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 137,534 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 May 2006 137,413 miles

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

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

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

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

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

chassis corroding

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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E18 SEG is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 E18 SEG, 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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E18 SEG is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 October 1990.

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