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G263 LAW

1990 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,789 mi
Last recorded160,789 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG263 LAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 160,789 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 160,016 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 159,181 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 158,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 158,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 158,633 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 158,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 158,564 miles

Nearside Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 158,564 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 158,210 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 157,675 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 157,313 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 156,759 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 156,318 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 155,757 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 155,020 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 153,721 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 151,814 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 151,814 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 149,252 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 149,252 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 147,549 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 145,897 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

PROPSHAFT COMPONENT DEFECTIVE

Fail 15 May 2007 145,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 27 Apr 2006 142,089 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 142,070 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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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G263 LAW is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G263 LAW, 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 G263 LAW registered?

G263 LAW is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 1990.

Is G263 LAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G263 LAW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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