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G18 HAP

1990 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

145,083 mi
Last recorded145,083 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 HAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 145,083 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil leaks

gearbox oil leaks

Pass 25 Apr 2025 143,675 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gear box and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 140,055 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 138,517 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 136,654 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 132,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 129,099 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 124,764 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 120,849 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 116,886 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 115,230 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 110,439 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 110,017 miles

Centre Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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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G18 HAP is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 G18 HAP, 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 G18 HAP registered?

G18 HAP is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1990.

Is G18 HAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G18 HAP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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