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G149 LFR

1990 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,520 mi
Last recorded126,520 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG149 LFR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 126,520 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 126,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 126,513 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 126,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Nearside Front Axel oil seal has excessive leak

Pass 24 Oct 2020 126,445 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 126,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2019 123,721 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 117,118 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Play in upper swivel joint

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 117,117 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Play in upper swivel joint

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 115,870 miles

Corrosion to and around both front wheel arch / body panels

Nearside front inner body panels / inner wheel arch holed

Offside rear bump stop rubber block missing

Fail 12 Mar 2018 115,862 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail holed & corroded around body mounting out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail holed & corroded around body mounting out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Corrosion to and around both front wheel arch / body panels

Nearside front inner body panels / inner wheel arch holed

Offside rear bump stop rubber block missing

Pass 5 Mar 2017 115,713 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 115,524 miles

Front hub seals seeping

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

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

serious oil leak [sump]

Fail 7 Mar 2016 115,518 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front hub seals seeping

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

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

serious oil leak [sump]

Pass 9 Mar 2015 114,784 miles

diff oil leak

front brake discs worn

n/s/f axle oil leak (not on brakes)

o/s/f chassis has slight corrosion

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight exhaust leak

slight oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2015 114,784 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

diff oil leak

front brake discs worn

n/s/f axle oil leak (not on brakes)

o/s/f chassis has slight corrosion

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight exhaust leak

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2014 112,465 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 111,466 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 110,079 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 108,779 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 108,776 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 107,480 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 105,745 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 104,146 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 101,314 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 99,179 miles

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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G149 LFR is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G149 LFR, 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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What year was G149 LFR registered?

G149 LFR is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 February 1990.

Is G149 LFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G149 LFR shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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