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G247 VGD

1990 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,337 mi
Last recorded138,337 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG247 VGD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 138,337 miles

all coil springs corroded

slight play upper steering joint

steering box slight leak

underside corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2017 132,327 miles

Nearside Front outer door handle broken

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front door check strap broken

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

all underside corroded and has various welding repairs to chassis

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 132,257 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Steering damper deformed and unserviceable all bushes (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer door handle broken

Offside Front door check strap broken and lock stricker loose

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component reservoir hoses /box (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

all underside corroded and has various welding repairs

both front sphere seals leaking

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 130,148 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both front sphere seals leaking and spheres pitting

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

most underside , chassis, body and floor corroded

oil leak/s

Pass 24 Jan 2015 127,766 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

both front and n/s/r tyres perished

both front spheres pitted and seals leaking

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers door check strap broken

oil leak/s / sump corroded

oil leak/s around gearbox and rear diff

rear axle bump stpos missing

slight play in top steering column universal joint

suspect fuel tank leaking

Fail 14 Jan 2015 127,766 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

both front and n/s/r tyres perished

both front spheres pitted and seals leaking

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers door check strap broken

oil leak/s / sump corroded

oil leak/s around gearbox and rear diff

rear axle bump stpos missing

slight play in top steering column universal joint

suspect fuel tank leaking

Pass 16 Jan 2014 124,500 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 124,500 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 121,842 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 121,653 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded and rear silencer repaired

o/s/f shere seal leaking slightly

rear diff pinion seal leaking

steering damper seeping

Pass 30 Dec 2011 119,896 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 119,857 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

coor check not att n/s

Pass 13 Jul 2010 117,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 117,113 miles

All lights slightly dim (low capacity battery fitted)

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

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

OSF coil spring slightly weakened (slightly lower)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering track rod slightly bent

Pass 6 Aug 2008 116,815 miles

All light slightly dim (low capacity battery fitted)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

OSR coil spring slightly weakened (lower in height)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.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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G247 VGD is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G247 VGD, 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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G247 VGD is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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