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G166 LAH

1990 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

180,227 mi
Last recorded180,227 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG166 LAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2024 180,227 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 180,157 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S & N/S Front Track Rod End Rubber Bushes Deteriorated. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle Under Carriage Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 179,990 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 179,393 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 178,393 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 177,193 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 175,175 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 172,930 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 170,662 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 168,204 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 164,943 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 160,220 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 155,343 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 151,259 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 147,324 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 143,092 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 141,174 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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G166 LAH is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G166 LAH, 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 G166 LAH registered?

G166 LAH is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1990.

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