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G135 ORM

1990 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

150,932 mi
Last recorded150,932 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG135 ORM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 150,932 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 150,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened panhard rod bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged pipe to caliper fouled by spring (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened chassis adjacent to axle tie rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 150,220 miles

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

slight corrosion on chassis

Pass 12 Feb 2024 149,566 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 148,526 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 147,630 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive small hole in chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 147,629 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play at steering box (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive small hole in chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 146,566 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 145,995 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured wiring insecure in engine bay compartment (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front backing plates corrrorded

Front diff leaking oil

Nearside Rear tyre cracking outer edge

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

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

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle frame excessively corrorded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers floor repaired previusly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine bay servo area corrorded

fuel tank housing corrorded

rear exhaust tail pipe corrorded

underbody corrosion all over

Fail 5 Mar 2020 145,994 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured wiring insecure in engine bay compartment (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front backing plates corrrorded

Front diff leaking oil

Nearside Rear tyre cracking outer edge

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

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

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle frame excessively corrorded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers floor repaired previusly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine bay servo area corrorded

fuel tank housing corrorded

rear exhaust tail pipe corrorded

underbody corrosion all over

Pass 1 Mar 2019 145,651 miles

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

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced centre mount (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front floor repaired under pedals

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several repairs but sound (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 145,480 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 145,479 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 144,689 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear slight misting of oil(drum)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 144,689 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear slight misting of oil(drum)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 144,086 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 144,086 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 142,085 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2014 142,029 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2013 136,626 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 136,621 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2012

rear chassis crossmembers repaired & heaverly undersealed

swivel joints leaking fuel tank damp

Fail 14 Jul 2012

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

swivel joints leaking fuel tank damp

Pass 7 Jul 2011 129,921 miles

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

OS DOOR HARD TO CLOSE

REAR BODY CORRODED

Fail 4 Jul 2011 129,920 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 122,803 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 122,801 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 21 May 2009 122,003 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 117,381 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 117,346 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre wall cut & scuffed

nearside rear tyre wall cut & scuffed

Pass 4 May 2007 114,953 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 114,951 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2006 111,734 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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G135 ORM is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 G135 ORM, 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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G135 ORM is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 1990.

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