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G140 VHY

1990 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

129,867 mi
Last recorded129,867 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG140 VHY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 129,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 129,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 128,190 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 127,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper wheel arch area (1.1.21 (e)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2022 127,240 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper wheel arch area (1.1.21 (e)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 125,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper wheel arch area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 123,199 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 120,687 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 120,481 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 120,331 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 119,374 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 119,076 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 118,700 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 116,913 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 112,461 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 112,437 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from steering box

Pass 2 Feb 2009 107,312 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 107,312 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 106,523 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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G140 VHY is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 G140 VHY, 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 G140 VHY registered?

G140 VHY is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1990.

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