CarVerify

Free Car Check

G133 VFJ

1990 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,984 mi
Last recorded183,984 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG133 VFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 183,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 30 Oct 2025 183,981 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 27 Oct 2023 183,952 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 183,877 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 183,875 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 183,456 miles

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

split pin missing from rear top joint

Fail 15 Oct 2021 183,453 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn spanner arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Halfshaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

split pin missing from rear top joint

tracking out

Pass 6 Oct 2020 183,170 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear hub bolt loose

Fail 1 Oct 2020 183,170 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear hub bolt loose

Pass 25 Sep 2019 182,560 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 181,517 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 178,688 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 176,784 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 174,961 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 171,620 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 171,383 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 166,784 miles

corrosion signs starting on outer casing on n/s/r/chassis section area

corrosion starting on rear cross beam area

Fail 8 Aug 2009 166,784 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

corrosion signs starting on outer casing on n/s/r/chassis section area

corrosion starting on rear cross beam area

Pass 20 Aug 2008 164,483 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 160,981 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 157,528 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G133 VFJ is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VFJ, 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

How do I check the history of G133 VFJ?

You can check the full history of G133 VFJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G133 VFJ registered?

G133 VFJ is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 February 1990.

Is G133 VFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G133 VFJ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G133 VFJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G133 VFJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.