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E7 TWH

1990 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

206,487 mi
Last recorded206,487 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 TWH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 206,487 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 202,387 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 202,387 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety POWER STEERING PIPE SPLIT (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 194,907 miles

handbrake lever slightly loose on fixing mount

slight oil leak on pas box

Pass 25 Feb 2020 186,310 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 176,008 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 166,118 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 156,126 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 156,125 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 145,982 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 137,568 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 130,236 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 130,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 130,230 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 130,230 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 128,107 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 123,184 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 123,184 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Propshaft component defective

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 119,016 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 119,016 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 116,249 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 111,632 miles

n/s/front side light worked when tap tested

somr rust forming on front to rear metal brake pipes

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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E7 TWH is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E7 TWH, 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 E7 TWH registered?

E7 TWH is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 March 1990.

Is E7 TWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E7 TWH shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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