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G168 EOL

1990 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

153,228 mi
Last recorded153,228 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG168 EOL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 153,228 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 151,560 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 151,470 miles

Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering arm loose (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 147,584 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 138,940 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 138,070 miles

Cuts In Rear Tyre Sidewalls

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Slight Leak N/S/F hubseal

Pass 13 Apr 2017 137,812 miles

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

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 137,793 miles

Fuel system component leaking Lift pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 137,301 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear drag link (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 136,861 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 135,348 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 135,348 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 132,395 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 132,323 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 128,201 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 126,141 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 125,010 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2009 124,072 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 123,098 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2007 122,283 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 121,509 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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G168 EOL is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 G168 EOL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G168 EOL registered?

G168 EOL is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 February 1990.

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