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G253 RGG

1990 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,748 mi
Last recorded156,748 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG253 RGG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2025 156,748 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 156,721 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 155,420 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 153,280 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 153,040 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 152,732 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 152,510 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 145,940 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 143,495 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 131,732 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 120,804 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 109,559 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 100,396 miles

Front Lower 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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G253 RGG is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G253 RGG, 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 G253 RGG?

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What year was G253 RGG registered?

G253 RGG is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1990.

Is G253 RGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G253 RGG shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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