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G258 LWP

1990 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,092 mi
Last recorded151,092 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 151,092 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 146,684 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 141,491 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 141,491 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 136,861 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 136,507 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

General corrosion to underside and components.

Metal fuel pipes corroded.

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 136,507 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

General corrosion to underside and components.

Metal fuel pipes corroded.

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 134,829 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 134,829 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 24 Sep 2007 132,523 miles

Front silencer and front pipe in poor condition and slight leak from silencer

Metal brake pipes and ferrules on flex pipes corroding

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 132,523 miles

Front silencer and front pipe in poor condition and slight leak from silencer

Metal brake pipes and ferrules on flex pipes corroding

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2007 132,512 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust front pipe and silencer corroded and in poor condition, slight leak form silencer

Metal ferrules on brake flex hoses corroding

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

Off side front and off side rear metal brake pipes corroding

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 128,053 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 126,081 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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G258 LWP is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 G258 LWP, 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 LWP registered?

G258 LWP is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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