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G133 OUA

1990 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,000 mi
Last recorded160,000 miles
Recorded on23 May 2020
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG133 OUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2020 160,000 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 160,000 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage centre (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 160,000 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 160,000 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 159,780 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 152,351 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 152,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 143,101 miles

rear bump stops missing

Fail 17 Dec 2014 143,099 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear bump stops missing

Fail 11 Dec 2013 134,941 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 134,941 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 128,564 miles

engine oil leak oil level on min

oil around parking brake drum

oil leaks from front and rear axles

Pass 2 Dec 2011 126,794 miles

engine oil leak rear axle oil leak slight leak from steering box

Pass 14 Dec 2010 124,188 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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G133 OUA is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G133 OUA, 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 G133 OUA registered?

G133 OUA is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 May 1990.

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