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GIL 7939

Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

217,516 mi
Last recorded217,516 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 7939
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender Turbo Dies
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 217,516 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 213,550 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 209,448 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 209,181 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 204,676 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 199,862 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 197,243 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 193,315 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 193,249 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies?

Based on 1,240 MOT tests across 239 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
1,885
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
239
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 17
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12
fog lamp not working 10
registration plate deteriorated 8
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
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GIL 7939 is a Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GIL 7939, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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