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G140 YEE

1990 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,987 mi
Last recorded73,987 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG140 YEE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 73,987 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 73,986 miles

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

Front Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Front Upper Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2025 71,759 miles

Both front swivel joint boots det.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front and Rear pinion seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 70,827 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 69,664 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 67,771 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 67,503 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 67,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 66,028 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wipers smeary

Pass 21 Aug 2008 66,028 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wipers smeary

Pass 4 Jul 2007 65,040 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2007 65,040 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 64,548 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2006 64,548 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside 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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G140 YEE is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 G140 YEE, 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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G140 YEE is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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