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G173 XAE

1990 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,175 mi
Last recorded82,175 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG173 XAE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 82,175 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 82,040 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Under side of vehicle undersealed

Pass 23 Aug 2021 82,007 miles

Central Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

chassis has general corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2021 82,007 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 82,006 miles

Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury nearside and offside footwells (6.2.8 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 81,550 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 80,773 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 80,773 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak pipe broke (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 78,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 78,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 78,224 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms all front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear crossmember corroded bun not within 30cm of tow bar

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

Fail 6 Aug 2016 78,224 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Offside chassis leg (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms all front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear crossmember corroded bun not within 30cm of tow bar

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 76,491 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 76,491 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2014 72,699 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear near side tyre sise walls starting to perrish also tread now down to 3.5mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm

under side of this vehicle very rusty and corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2014 72,699 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front exhaust cracked and starting to blow

rear near side tyre sise walls starting to perrish also tread now down to 3.5mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm

under side of this vehicle very rusty and corroded

Pass 3 May 2013 69,390 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

near side rear tyre tread now getting down also side walls starting to perrish

under side of vehicle going rusty

Pass 4 May 2012 67,015 miles

near side rear bump stop missing

near side rear tyre now down to 2.5mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm

small cut tooff side front tyre out side side wall

under side of vehicle going rusty

Fail 18 Apr 2012 67,013 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

near side rear bump stop missing

near side rear tyre now down to 2.5mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm

small cut to off side front tyre on out side side wall

under side of this vehicle very rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2011 65,822 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 65,822 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 64,141 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near rear indecator light len starting to fade

Fail 26 Mar 2010 64,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near rear indecator light len starting to fade

Pass 5 Mar 2009 63,529 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 62,419 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 62,419 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 58,428 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 58,427 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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G173 XAE is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G173 XAE, 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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G173 XAE is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 June 1990.

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