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G134 WFJ

1990 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

179,709 mi
Last recorded179,709 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG134 WFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 179,709 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 179,709 miles

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 170,291 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 160,901 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 160,836 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear prop rear u.j. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 149,889 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear diff pinion oil seal damp

Fail 5 Jul 2023 149,889 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering locking device missing Trackrod end ball joint (2.1.3 (d))

Position lamp not working Both rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff pinion oil seal damp

Pass 17 May 2022 140,709 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 May 2022 140,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering damper bush slack.

Pass 15 May 2021 129,106 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 108,742 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 108,547 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 107,742 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 106,148 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 103,209 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 100,271 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 100,271 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 96,757 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 96,757 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 93,541 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 93,541 miles

Offside Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 90,429 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 86,918 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 83,236 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 83,236 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 79,362 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 75,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 75,672 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 71,776 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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G134 WFJ is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 G134 WFJ, 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 G134 WFJ registered?

G134 WFJ is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 1990.

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