CarVerify

Free Car Check

G138 OUA

1990 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

50,964 mi
Last recorded50,964 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationG138 OUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourRed
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

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 50,964 miles

Nearside Front hub joint slightly leaking

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 50,251 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 49,345 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 49,252 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 49,152 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 49,093 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 48,322 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 48,318 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 47,945 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 46,607 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 45,326 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 45,326 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 44,181 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 44,429 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 42,036 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 40,532 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 39,013 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
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

G138 OUA is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 G138 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G138 OUA?

You can check the full history of G138 OUA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G138 OUA registered?

G138 OUA is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 May 1990.

Is G138 OUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G138 OUA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G138 OUA 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 G138 OUA. 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.