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G143 OYC

1990 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,974 mi
Last recorded132,974 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG143 OYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 132,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 132,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 132,196 miles

Nearside Front front axle mounting beam (hockey stick)front bush has slight play

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

Offside Front front axle mounting beam (hockey stick)front bush has slight play

Fail 2 Apr 2019 132,191 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front front axle mounting beam (hockey stick)front bush has slight play

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

Offside Front front axle mounting beam (hockey stick)front bush has slight play

Pass 6 Apr 2018 131,584 miles

Nearside Front Upper slight play in swivel

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake discs wearing thin

general chassis corrosion

slight play in front hockey stick bushes

slight play in front hockey stick rear bushes

slight play in rear axle a frame ball joint

Fail 4 Apr 2018 131,578 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Upper slight play in swivel

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake discs wearing thin

general chassis corrosion

slight play in front hockey stick bushes

slight play in front hockey stick rear bushes

slight play in rear axle a frame ball joint

Pass 31 Mar 2017 130,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

n/s/f door handle stiff

slight oil leak from n/s/f hub swivel

Fail 31 Mar 2017 130,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f door handle stiff

slight oil leak from n/s/f hub swivel

Pass 12 May 2016 128,964 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 May 2016 128,958 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 126,397 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Oil Leak

Fail 23 Mar 2015 126,397 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil Leak

Pass 20 Dec 2013 124,554 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre perished

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 May 2012 121,625 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 118,657 miles

CHASSIS SURFACE CORROSION

NEAR SIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CORROSION

OIL LEAK

REAR CROSS MEMBER CORROSION

Pass 23 Apr 2010 117,005 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 113,685 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 111,232 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 110,802 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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G143 OYC is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 G143 OYC, 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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G143 OYC is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 1990.

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