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G141 VHY

1990 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

185,855 mi
Last recorded185,855 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG141 VHY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 185,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front swivel pin has grease around

Offside Rear diff seal has grease around

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 184,755 miles

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

Nearside Front swivel pin has grease around

Offside Rear diff seal has grease around

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2024 184,665 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front swivel pin has grease around

Offside Rear diff seal has grease around

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2023 182,846 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective central held by wire (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front swivel pin has grease around it

Nearside Rear shaft seal slight wet

Offside Rear diff seal leaking

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2023 182,739 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective held by wire (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front swivel pin has grease around it

Nearside Rear shaft seal slight wet

Offside Rear diff seal leaking

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively centre (6.1.7 (c) (i))

under side of vehicle slight corroded

Pass 12 May 2021 177,536 miles

both rear shaft seal areas damp

centre exhaust secured by wire

centre prop shaft joint has slight play

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front floor slightly corroded

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2019 166,912 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

no bonnet stay on vehicle

Fail 26 Mar 2019 166,904 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

no bonnet stay on vehicle

Pass 27 Feb 2018 163,829 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 158,615 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 155,980 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 155,874 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 8 May 2013 151,800 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside and nearside swivel seals leaking

Fail 1 May 2013 151,682 miles

Centre Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside and nearside swivel seals leaking

Pass 12 Dec 2011 145,068 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

offside and nearside outriggers corroded

rear prop shaft universal joint worn

Fail 9 Dec 2011 145,009 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

offside and nearside outriggers corroded

rear prop shaft universal joint worn

Pass 2 Dec 2010 141,114 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 128,593 miles

slight damage to ns and os seat belt webbing

Fail 27 Jun 2009 128,453 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

slight damage to ns and os seat belt webbing

Pass 30 May 2008 120,822 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 120,808 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 115,276 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Dec 2005 115,273 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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G141 VHY is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 G141 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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G141 VHY is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 May 1990.

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