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G168 FJL

1990 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

126,090 mi
Last recorded126,090 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 126,090 miles

rear springs rusting

Pass 29 Aug 2024 125,204 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 124,552 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 123,819 miles

rear springs rusting

Fail 2 Sep 2022 123,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear springs rusting

Pass 27 Aug 2021 123,194 miles

rear springs rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2020 122,274 miles

oil leak

play in n/side rear shock mount

rear springs rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2019 121,672 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 120,181 miles

chassis rusting

front numberplate needs changing soon

oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2017 118,822 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 117,314 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 116,301 miles

chassis rusting

front and rear springs rusting

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2014 114,578 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 112,682 miles

all 4 springs rusting. chassis rusting

Pass 3 Sep 2012 110,586 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 108,317 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 105,956 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 105,950 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 103,843 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 101,465 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 100,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 FJL 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 90.5%.

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 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 FJL, 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 G168 FJL registered?

G168 FJL is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 May 1990.

Is G168 FJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G168 FJL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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