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G164 VTC

1990 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,638 mi
Last recorded169,638 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG164 VTC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 169,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 169,619 miles

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

Offside Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) pittman arm ball joint excessively worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 167,477 miles

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

Central Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired rear central brake cylinder slightly damage (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 167,477 miles

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

Central Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired rear central brake cylinder slightly damage (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working nearside rear stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 166,750 miles

Central Rear Lower rear parking brake cylinder slightly moisture !!! ( need attention or repair )

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 166,496 miles

Central Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Electrical wiring in engine bay inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front brake master hydraulic cylinder low level sensor disconnect

Pass 19 Apr 2022 166,438 miles

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured front wire engine bay ( under bonnet ) unsecured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front brake fluid sensor disconnected

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported offside rear brake pipe ( support clip bracket to close to bolt and frame ) (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 166,436 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front brake pipe ( caliper short pipe ) excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front brake pipe ( caliper short pipe ) excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Emissions not tested excessive smoke inside cabin (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside rear tyre cracking perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside rear tyre cracking perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value rear parking brake efficence less than 50 % (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured front wire engine bay ( under bonnet ) unsecured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front brake fluid sensor disconnected

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported offside rear brake pipe ( support clip bracket to close to bolt and frame ) (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2016 165,429 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 164,809 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 23 Jun 2015 164,808 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 28 Mar 2014 163,832 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 163,828 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 26 Mar 2013 162,255 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 162,253 miles

Offside Front Lower Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Panhard rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2011 160,834 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 160,830 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Upper Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 158,866 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

drag link ball joint cover split

wipers poor

Pass 12 Feb 2009 158,199 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 148,351 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

off side bulkhead welded from in side

Fail 2 Oct 2007 148,303 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2006 139,373 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2006 139,373 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2005 131,634 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 131,634 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight cracking to O/S/F tyre side wall.

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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G164 VTC is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G164 VTC, 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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G164 VTC is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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