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G138 WTA

1990 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,669 mi
Last recorded130,669 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG138 WTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 130,669 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 130,641 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Antiroll bar mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torsion bar bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 5.5mm @centre of tread. 265/75R16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 7.7mm @centre of tread. 265/75R16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torsion bar bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 5.1mm @centre of tread. 265/75R16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 8.2mm @centre of tread. 265/75R16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 129,611 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 129,601 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .79 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 129,488 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2019 129,483 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Wipers park in the middle of the windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear axle stabilizing bar, rear bush (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel pump very wet with drips underneath (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 129,255 miles

chassis slightly corroded

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 129,062 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear chassis legs corroded

coil spring corroded all 4 coils corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 128,458 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front on chassis (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 127,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 127,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 127,775 miles

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

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 127,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 125,476 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 124,516 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 123,287 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 123,287 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 1 Dec 2008 119,351 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 119,346 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 119,326 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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G138 WTA is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WTA, 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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G138 WTA is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 April 1990.

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