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G183 SFD

1990 Land Rover Defender

Black Lpg 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,000 mi
Last recorded100,000 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG183 SFD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 100,000 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 99,718 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 96,999 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 96,666 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 95,974 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 95,839 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 95,025 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 95,025 miles

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

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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G183 SFD is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,495cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G183 SFD, 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 G183 SFD registered?

G183 SFD is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 1990.

Is G183 SFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G183 SFD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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