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G137 VFW

1990 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

200,839 mi
Last recorded200,839 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG137 VFW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 200,839 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 200,839 miles

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play marked in yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 200,839 miles

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both front swivels (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 200,839 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing drop arm dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both front swivels (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 200,703 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front swivels (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm rubber (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 200,501 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside central out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 200,462 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached offside rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside centre out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wipers deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2016 195,765 miles

offside front g arm bushes worn

offside rear chassis corroded and holed

rear shocker bushes worn

rear trailing arm bushes worn

screen damaged in zone b of screen

Fail 22 Apr 2016 195,522 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside rear chassis corroded and holed

rear shocker bushes worn

rear trailing arm bushes worn

screen damaged zone b

Pass 27 Apr 2015 193,134 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 193,134 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

damp around power steering pump

offside front upper swivel slight play

offside rear crossmember holed and corroded but not in pescribed area

rear trailing arm front bushes in poor condition

several chips in screen

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Mar 2014 190,321 miles

damp around power steering pump

main beam flash does not work

offside rear cross member heavily corroded and holed but not within pescribed area

rear shocker bushes worn

rear trailing arm bushes worn

slight play in both front wheel bearings

small chip in zone b of screen

Fail 18 Mar 2014 190,321 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

damp around power steering pump

main beam flash does not work

offside rear cross member heavily corroded and holed but not within pescribed area

rear shocker bushes worn

rear trailing arm bushes worn

slight play in both front wheel bearings

small chip in zone b of screen

Pass 3 Nov 2012 187,608 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 187,590 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 187,590 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 182,357 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 182,327 miles

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

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 175,922 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 175,922 miles

Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 171,149 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

gear box has oil leak

n/s/f hub is damp

rear no plate cracked

steering box is damp

Fail 26 Mar 2009 171,138 miles

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

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

gear box has oil leak

n/s/f hub is damp

rear no plate cracked

steering box is damp

Pass 11 Mar 2008 165,414 miles

Oil leak

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

head lights partialy obscured by crop spray bars

power steering pipes damp

rear number plate cracked

washers could be improved

Fail 7 Mar 2008 165,401 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

head lights partialy obscured by crop spray bars

power steering pipes damp

rear number plate cracked

washers could be improved

Pass 14 Mar 2007 162,336 miles

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

both front hubs damp on inside

rear no plate cracked at both bottom corners

steering box damp with oil

Pass 10 Mar 2006 148,815 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 148,797 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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G137 VFW is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 G137 VFW, 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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G137 VFW is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 January 1990.

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