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G243 RFL

1990 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 6200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

107,168 mi
Last recorded107,168 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG243 RFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 107,168 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 104,723 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 102,035 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 90,146 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 83,427 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

parking brake travel near excessive

Fail 10 Mar 2022 83,427 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

parking brake travel near excessive

Pass 24 Aug 2018 83,175 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure outrigger (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure outrigger (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play slight lift at steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member just starting to show signs of corrosion (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2017 82,539 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 82,539 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Fuel system component leaking fuel (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 80,810 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 77,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 197,795 miles

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

both front discs corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2013 197,485 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 196,487 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 196,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 195,200 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 195,200 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 193,499 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 192,306 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 192,306 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 191,746 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 89,261 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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G243 RFL is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 6,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 G243 RFL, 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 G243 RFL registered?

G243 RFL is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 March 1990.

Is G243 RFL safe to buy?

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