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G190 STA

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

142,418 mi
Last recorded142,418 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG190 STA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 142,418 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2025 141,826 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 141,824 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 140,699 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking from sump plug. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 140,699 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking from sump plug. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 139,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2022 138,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 136,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 136,141 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 134,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Half shaft seal leaking

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 134,763 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Half shaft seal leaking

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

Steering damper bush excessively worn

Pass 19 Mar 2019 129,889 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 126,785 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 124,172 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 121,561 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 30,004 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 30,005 miles

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 30,005 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 30,008 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2012 30,003 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 30,339 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2011 30,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm (2.5.A.3b)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2010 30,008 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 30,002 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 30,002 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 30,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 30,006 miles

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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G190 STA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 127,912 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 G190 STA, 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 37 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 G190 STA registered?

G190 STA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 1989.

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