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F6 OJW

1990 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,129 mi
Last recorded149,129 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF6 OJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 149,129 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 146,575 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 146,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 at axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 at axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 141,772 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 135,217 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 128,716 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 122,702 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 119,584 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 119,584 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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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F6 OJW is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F6 OJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F6 OJW registered?

F6 OJW is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 1990.

Is F6 OJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F6 OJW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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