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G147 LWP

1990 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,603 mi
Last recorded197,603 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG147 LWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 197,603 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 196,224 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush steering damper (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front nearside and offside wheel bearings and swivels have play

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake dust shield deteriorated

Nearside Front outrigger corroded at top full assessment not possible

Nearside Rear hub seal slight seep

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

Offside Front bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear cross member/bumper corroded but not considered structural or excessive

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside battery box slightly corroded

underside painted including brake pipes

Fail 7 Mar 2025 196,224 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe to manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush steering damper (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake dust shield deteriorated

Nearside Front outrigger corroded at top full assessment not possible

Nearside Rear hub seal slight seep

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

Offside Front bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front swivel has play

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear cross member/bumper corroded but not considered structural or excessive

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside battery box slightly corroded

underside painted including brake pipes

Pass 4 Mar 2024 193,843 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Front nearside and offside wheel bearings and swivels have play

Hazard warning tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front brake dust shield deteriorated

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

underside battery box slightly corroded

underside painted including brake lines

Fail 2 Mar 2024 193,843 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Front nearside and offside wheel bearings and swivels have play

Hazard warning tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front brake dust shield deteriorated

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

underside battery box slightly corroded

underside painted including brake lines

Pass 16 Mar 2023 190,997 miles

Coil spring corroded all. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

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

Offside Front 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 transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2023 190,997 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded all. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

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

Offside Front 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 transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 188,060 miles

Both front tyres feathered

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 184,373 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2020 180,779 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2020 180,779 miles

Brake performance not tested Propshaft uv joint worn (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached Uv joint worn (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 177,156 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to master (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2019 177,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from calliper to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to master (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 172,905 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 169,513 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 163,811 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 157,332 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 148,268 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 141,932 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 134,094 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 132,381 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 32,379 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 126,143 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 126,143 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 117,544 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 105,624 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 96,760 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 96,760 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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G147 LWP is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G147 LWP, 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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G147 LWP is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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