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G258 UYK

1990 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,631 mi
Last recorded128,631 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG258 UYK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 128,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 128,629 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Long handbrake travel

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bump stop is missing

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2015 128,629 miles

Bolt mmissing from turbo heat shield

Front brake discs poor

Horn switch broken

N/S front seat belt stalk outer cover missing

O/S front wheel bearing slight play

O/S wing mirror glass cracked

Oil leak

Slight play in front prop shaft UJ

Fail 15 Oct 2015 128,629 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Steering locking device insecure Steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Bolt mmissing from turbo heat shield

Engine breather pipe rubbing on prop shaft

Front brake discs poor

Horn switch broken

N/S front seat belt stalk outer cover missing

O/S front wheel bearing slight play

O/S wing mirror glass cracked

Oil leak

Slight play in front prop shaft UJ

Pass 15 Oct 2014 128,629 miles

Alternator belt loose

Centre seat belt catch plastic cover missing

Clutch anti slip missing

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s rear+o/s front bump stops missing

o/s+n/s door frames rusty

Fail 3 Oct 2014 128,629 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Alternator belt loose

Centre seat belt catch plastic cover missing

Clutch anti slip missing

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Shock absorber turrets rusty

n/s rear+o/s front bump stops missing

o/s+n/s door frames rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2013 122,961 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 121,656 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear cross member corroading

Pass 6 Dec 2011 118,996 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front bull bar deteriated

rear axle upper ball joint slight play

rear cross member slightly corroaded

Pass 16 Dec 2010 118,139 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 117,899 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 115,976 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 115,976 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 112,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 110,425 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 104,842 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 97,661 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 UYK is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UYK, 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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G258 UYK is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 January 1990.

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