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G158 WKK

1990 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

149,867 mi
Last recorded149,867 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG158 WKK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 149,867 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Hub seal leaking

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 148,911 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 147,791 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2023 147,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 146,334 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside front & nearside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement * marked in chalk * (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 144,240 miles

Corrosion to both front inner wheel arch/floor pan areas

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Slight leak from nearside front hub seal

Pass 12 Jun 2020 143,443 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside bank (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

heavy corrosion to both front inenr wheel arches/floor pans

Pass 12 Jun 2019 141,810 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 139,942 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 138,371 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 137,117 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 135,388 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 133,639 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 131,934 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 130,621 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 129,308 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 125,673 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 121,834 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 118,727 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 118,727 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 118,557 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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G158 WKK is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 G158 WKK, 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 G158 WKK registered?

G158 WKK is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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