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G239 KAH

1990 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,543 mi
Last recorded176,543 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG239 KAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 176,543 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

Pass 14 Aug 2018 172,051 miles

corrosion to both front rear of inner arches/body floor

front hub seals leaking

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded centre of vehicle

nearside front brake disc back plate missing

nearside front chassis bulkhead outrigger small corroded hole

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leaks

steering box has slight weep of fluid

Pass 8 Sep 2017 170,698 miles

oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2017 170,691 miles

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.6.6)

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2016 168,086 miles

front hub seals weeping

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

several small exhaust leaks

Fail 1 Sep 2016 168,075 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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front hub seals weeping

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

several small exhaust leaks

Pass 28 Jul 2015 164,024 miles

both front swivel housings leaking a bit of grease

both front tyres close to wear bars

rear brake application slightly uneven

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2014 161,522 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 161,485 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 161,336 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Jun 2010 161,326 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 161,326 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

battery holder rusty and holded

bodywork has damage all over

brake warning light on dash

essive foot brake travel

ext. system getting rusty in places

front bumper rusting

front propshaft rear u/j worn

front tow ball mounting bent

general oil leaks around engine

general play/wear in steering linkage

general wear in wiper linkage

metal brake pipes getting rusty in places

n/s/f disc cover missing

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread

o/s/f.n/s/f seat covering wearing

o/s/r fog light loose

o/s/r hub area damp

o/s/r shocker rusting

pedal rubbers worn and missing

rear crossmember getting rusty and weak

rear number plate damaged

slight movement in both front hub/wheel bearings

spare tyre getting low on tread

surface rust on parts of susp.

tow bars fitted front and rear

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 10 Jun 2009 161,148 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 161,148 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

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

both rear shockers rusty

ext. system getting rusty in places

general play/wear in steering linkage

general wear in wiper linkage

metal brake pipes getting rusty in places

o/s/f and n/s/f seat coverings wearing

o/s/r backdamp

pedal rubbers worn and missing

power steering box damp

rear crossmember getting rusty and weak

rear u/j front propshaft worn

slight bodywork to o/s/r

slight damage to rear number plate

slight damage to steering damper

slight play in both front hub/wheel bearing

spare tyre below limits

surface rust on parts of susp.

tow bar fitted rear, tow ball fitted front tow ball loose on front bumper

underside of vehicle has surface mud

underside of vehicle has surface rust in places

vehicle has been patched and welded in places

vehicle is a farm vehicle and is generaly muddy/rusty and getting weak in places

Pass 24 Jun 2008 160,185 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 160,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 158,613 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 158,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2006 154,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 154,263 miles

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

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

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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G239 KAH is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G239 KAH, 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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G239 KAH is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 June 1990.

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