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G182 LWP

1990 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,365 mi
Last recorded116,365 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG182 LWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 116,365 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 116,360 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2017
Pass 4 Aug 2016 114,097 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 110,006 miles

Both rear shockabsorber piston rods are corroded at upper attachment area

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fuel pipes are corroded across rear chassis area at offside rear

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake application is slightly uneven

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 109,993 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Lower Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear shockabsorber piston rods are corroded at upper attachment area

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fuel pipes are corroded across rear chassis area at offside rear

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake application is slightly uneven

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 109,955 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear shockabsorber piston rods at upper attachment area are slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded across offside chassis rail

Fail 3 Feb 2014 109,943 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear shockabsorber piston rods at upper attachment area are slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded across offside chassis rail

Pass 15 Dec 2012 109,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both wingmirror glasses are deteriorated but not affecting view to the rear

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded but is not within prescibed areas at time of inspection

slight freeplay at steering box area

Fail 12 Dec 2012 109,667 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both wingmirror glasses are deteriorated but not affecting view to the rear

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded but is not within prescibed areas at time of inspection

Pass 7 Dec 2011 109,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front wingmirror glasses are damaged but does not effect the view to the rear

nearside rear chassis outrigger corroded but not within a prescribed area at time of inspection

offside steering damper bush has slight movement

Fail 7 Dec 2011 109,103 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front wingmirror glasses are damaged but does not effect the view to the rear

nearside rear chassis outrigger corroded but not within a prescribed area at time of inspection

offside steering damper bush has slight movement

Pass 7 Dec 2010 108,447 miles

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

nearside rear chassis out rigger is holed due to corrosion but is not with in a prescribed area at time of inspection

offside exterior mirror is cracked but does not effect view to rear

Fail 7 Dec 2010 108,447 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside rear chassis out rigger is holed due to corrosion but is not with in a prescribed area at time of inspection

offside exterior mirror is cracked but does not effect view to rear

Pass 12 Nov 2009 107,839 miles

butt floor soon need repair

small play drop arm

Pass 22 Sep 2008 107,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

oil leaking from oil filter area

Fail 19 Sep 2008 107,486 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Upper Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

oil leaking from oil filter area

Pass 20 Sep 2007 106,736 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal feels a bit spongy

Fail 13 Sep 2007 106,719 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 51,816 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 105,248 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G182 LWP is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 G182 LWP, 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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G182 LWP is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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