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G253 KUJ

1990 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

264,204 mi
Last recorded264,204 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 264,204 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 262,476 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 262,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 262,476 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2007 256,930 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 248,308 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 248,275 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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)

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 KUJ is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KUJ, 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 G253 KUJ registered?

G253 KUJ is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1990.

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