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F16 DEF

1990 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

158,023 mi
Last recorded158,023 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF16 DEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 158,023 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 157,754 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 157,754 miles

Emissions unable to be completed FAULTY IDLE SPEED (STALLS) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 157,439 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 157,439 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 156,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 154,520 miles

both front axle swivel joints leaking

Fail 12 Nov 2020 154,520 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Towbar is so weakened by damage within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached x member (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front axle swivel joints leaking

Pass 5 Nov 2019 152,525 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Seat belt slightly damaged NSF outer and OSF outer (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 152,349 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 152,329 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 151,787 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 151,787 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not working properly on wiper function (spraying washers and intermittent ) (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 151,457 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 151,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 147,005 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 147,005 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 139,796 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 137,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OSF/NSF body damaged but secure

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Steering box leaking

Ignition switch insecure

Fail 1 Sep 2011 137,819 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OSF/NSF body damaged but secure

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Steering box leaking

Ignition switch insecure

Pass 23 Sep 2010 132,541 miles

Damage to osf wing but not considered dangerous to others

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Reverse light lens broken

Fail 18 Sep 2010 132,499 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Damage to osf wing but not considered dangerous to others

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Reverse light lens broken

Pass 18 Sep 2009 126,765 miles

front axle swivel housing seals leaking???

front brake discs corroded but serviceable???

steering box leaking ???

underside of vehicle is extensively corroded???

varios body damage???

Fail 16 Sep 2009 126,764 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front axle swivel housing seals leaking???

front brake discs corroded but serviceable???

steering box leaking ???

underside of vehicle is extensively corroded???

varios body damage???

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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F16 DEF is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F16 DEF, 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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F16 DEF is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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