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G251 ELJ

1990 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,565 mi
Last recorded154,565 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2012
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG251 ELJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2012 154,565 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 150,253 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 145,811 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 140,735 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 140,648 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 136,477 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 131,358 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 131,322 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Aug 2007 131,322 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 122,361 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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G251 ELJ is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G251 ELJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G251 ELJ?

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What year was G251 ELJ registered?

G251 ELJ is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 April 1990.

Is G251 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G251 ELJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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