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G253 KAH

1990 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

251,960 mi
Last recorded251,960 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG253 KAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 251,960 miles

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

TYRES PERISHED

TYRES PERISHED

UNDERSIDE HAS ALL OVER CORROSION/WELDED REPAIRS

Fail 8 Jan 2025 251,932 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater not working NSF AND OSF (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength REAR CROSS MEMBER HEAVILY CORRODED AND HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

TYRES PERISHED

TYRES PERISHED

UNDERSIDE HAS ALL OVER CORROSION/WELDED REPAIRS

Pass 18 Apr 2020 251,777 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front floor corded not in prescribed area

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underneath under sealed

Fail 18 Apr 2020 251,767 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front floor corded not in prescribed area

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underneath under sealed

Pass 7 Jun 2019 251,721 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 251,580 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear hub slight oil leak

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2017 250,932 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion on chassis

dust covers deteriorated

Fail 23 Feb 2017 250,931 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s & n/s (8.2.2)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on chassis

Pass 4 Jan 2016 250,602 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 250,602 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 249,258 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 243,661 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 237,659 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 237,649 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 231,875 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

handbrake light not working, rear fog lamp lens has been repaired,steering joint rubbing slightly on flexy oil pipe under bonnet,

rear axle top mount ball joint has slight movement

Fail 28 Aug 2009 231,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

handbrake light not working, rear fog lamp lens has been repaired,steering joint rubbing slightly on flexy oil pipe under bonnet,

rear axle top mount ball joint has slight movement

Pass 22 Jul 2008 225,735 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 225,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2007 225,719 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 225,669 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 225,662 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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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G253 KAH is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 G253 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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G253 KAH is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 1990.

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