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1990 Land Rover Defender 3.9L Petrol · G822 SFF

G822 SFF

1990 Land Rover Defender (3.9L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1990. Recorded mileage 94,043 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
1990 · Maidstone
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 16/01/2018
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
94,043 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 3.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 16/01/2018
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1990
Engine
3940cc

G822 SFF Key Findings

  • 17 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2017
  • 94,043 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 7 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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G822 SFF Mileage History

  1. 24/08/2006125,567 mi
  2. 24/09/2007128,503 mi+2,936 mi
  3. 03/10/2007128,505 mi+2 mi
  4. 08/10/2008131,020 mi+2,515 mi
  5. 09/10/2008131,020 mi
  6. 17/09/2009134,378 mi+3,358 mi
  7. 21/09/2009134,378 mi
  8. 17/09/2010137,559 mi+3,181 mi
  9. 23/09/2010137,571 mi+12 mi
  10. 05/10/2011140,630 mi+3,059 mi
  11. 10/10/2011140,630 mi
  12. 02/11/201393,834 mi-46,796 mi
  13. 09/11/201393,836 mi+2 mi
  14. 29/10/201494,000 mi+164 mi
  15. 31/10/201494,000 mi
  16. 07/03/201694,000 mi
  17. 17/01/201794,043 mi+43 mi

Average of roughly -3,031 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

G822 SFF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 16:24
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Land Rover Defender (G822 SFF) between August 2006 and January 2017.

The record contains 10 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 17 January 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)”; “Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)”; “Offside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)”.

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