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G149 WCR

1990 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,774 mi
Last recorded155,774 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG149 WCR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 155,774 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 155,742 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 155,712 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 155,552 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 154,985 miles

centre exhaust rubber mounting perished

Pass 25 Sep 2019 154,870 miles

slight oil leak from front diff oil seal

vehicle heavily undersealed

vehicle modified for offroad use

wipers working but slightly slow in action

Pass 27 Sep 2018 151,455 miles

signs of corrosion around front bulkhead

signs of slight oil leak n/s/r hub

signs of slight play n/s/f top swivel joint

Pass 12 Sep 2016 151,155 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under-trays fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2016 151,130 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2013 144,870 miles

rear cross member corroded

various oil leaks

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all trailing arm bushes deteriorating/have slight play

centre exhaust rubber perished

exhaust system corroded

front hub seals leaking

general underside of vehicle corroded

nearside front door stiff to open from interior

nearside front seat belt slow to recoil

nearside front wing damaged

nearside rear chassis out rigger corroded

offside front brake hose ferrule corroded

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 5 Feb 2013 144,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect ply rating and tyre size. (4.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all trailing arm bushes deteriorating/have slight play

centre exhaust rubber perished

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded + warped

front hub seals leaking

general underside of vehicle corroded

nearside front door stiff to open from interior

nearside front seat belt slow to recoil

nearside front wing damaged

nearside rear chassis out rigger corroded

offside front brake hose ferrule corroded

offside rear bump stop missing

rear cross member corroded

various oil leaks

Fail 22 Jan 2013 144,846 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all trailing arm bushes worn and perished

brake pipes corroded

chassis heavily corroded

damage to nearside front wing

exhaust system corroded

freeplay at steering wheel

front brake discs worn and corroded

front hub sills leaking

oil leak

shock absorber covers in poor condition

wipers poor

Pass 4 Jan 2012 140,480 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 140,477 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 136,268 miles

Propshaft component defective

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

rear axle bump stop offside rubber missing.

Fail 17 Dec 2010 136,251 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Propshaft component defective

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

rear axle bump stop offside rubber missing.

Pass 2 Dec 2009 132,022 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

n/s front footwell corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2009 132,013 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

n/s front footwell corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2008 129,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chassis in a corroded condition.

Pass 20 Dec 2007 122,023 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 114,905 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 114,904 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 107,622 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 107,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear axle bump stop missing.

surface corrosion in all metal brake pipes.

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 WCR is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G149 WCR, 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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G149 WCR is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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