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G145 DPD

1990 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

151,324 mi
Last recorded151,324 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG145 DPD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 151,324 miles

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

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2025 151,313 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all go out when headlamps turned on (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2020 151,270 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear hub damp

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 151,270 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis / by outrigger tube (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis / by shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear hub damp

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 151,189 miles

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

Front bumper corroded

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

Nearside Rear Upper Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security shock absorber mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front oil leak at power steering box

Offside Outer step corroded

Offside Rear Upper Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security shock absorber mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear axle bump stop missing

Rear No. plate light lense dirty inside restricting light

Fail 11 Feb 2019 151,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

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

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

Front bumper corroded

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

Nearside Rear Upper Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security shock absorber mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front oil leak at power steering box

Offside Outer step corroded

Offside Rear Upper Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security shock absorber mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear axle bump stop missing

Rear No. plate light lense dirty inside restricting light

Offside Rear oil leak at hub into brake drum

Pass 20 Feb 2018 150,126 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both running boards corroded

front bumper corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2018 150,125 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both running boards corroded

front bumper corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2017 147,996 miles

fluid leak from off side rear brake drum

Pass 8 Mar 2016 144,471 miles

rear chassis and crossmember areas rusting

Fail 23 Feb 2016 144,331 miles

Fuel tank insecure rear tank support outrigger rusted through (7.2.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear chassis and crossmember areas rusting

Pass 26 Feb 2015 139,889 miles

front propshaft rear u/j worn

Pass 19 Mar 2014 134,385 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 134,379 miles

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

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

towbar socket spring cover missing

Pass 21 Mar 2013 128,692 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 128,591 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 122,732 miles

play in steering box drop arm joint and in steering box

some vertical play at near side front wheel

Pass 18 Mar 2011 116,957 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 111,595 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 110,472 miles

rear chassis crossmember rusting

Pass 17 Mar 2007 109,232 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 108,384 miles

front off side brake disc rusting

some metal brake pipes starting to rust

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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G145 DPD is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 G145 DPD, 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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G145 DPD is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 January 1990.

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