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G258 LUJ

1990 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

173,558 mi
Last recorded173,558 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG258 LUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 173,558 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 173,559 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 173,532 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2019 172,410 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2019 172,410 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 169,160 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 163,397 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 163,335 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of steering (3.7.A.1)

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2016 159,207 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 156,034 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 153,120 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 149,687 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 149,687 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)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 14,968 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 144,968 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 138,629 miles

Oil leak

handbrake is slightly sticking on briefly when first disengaged

o/s beam image is slightly blurred

oil on pas pipes but no obvious pas leak present

rear crossmember is corroded

rear step is broken and jagged but does not protrude

Fail 22 Oct 2007 138,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

oil on pas pipes but no obvious pas leak present

rear crossmember is corroded

rear step is broken and jagged but does not protrude

Pass 25 Aug 2006 135,449 miles

same advisories as test no 310597836431

Fail 25 Aug 2006 135,443 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

back seats folded away

low oil reading on dip stick

thick sealent covering main and all rear brake pipes

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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G258 LUJ is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 G258 LUJ, 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 G258 LUJ registered?

G258 LUJ is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 April 1990.

Is G258 LUJ safe to buy?

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