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Land Rover Defender 90 County TD5 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Land Rover Defender 90 County TD5 reliable? We analysed 1,012 real MOT tests across 149 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,012 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
79.2%
Typical Mileage
125,202mi
Annual Mileage
3,679mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Land Rover Defender 90 County TD5 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Land Rover Defender 90 County TD5.

Land Rover Defender 90 County TD5 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Land Rover Defender 90 County TD5. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Land Rover Defender 90 County TD5 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Land Rover Defender 90 County TD5 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
1,822 mi/yr
Typical
3,679 mi/yr
Average
4,488 mi/yr
Heavy usage
6,247 mi/yr

Land Rover Defender 90 County TD5 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Land Rover Defender 90 County TD5 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
125,202 mi
75th Percentile
161,562 mi
95th Percentile
206,934 mi
Max Recorded
903,412 mi

How Does the Land Rover Defender 90 County TD5 Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Land Rover Defender 90 County TD5 THIS CAR 79.2% 1,012 125,202 mi — yrs
Land Rover Discovery 72.7% 4,388,972 108,947 mi 36 yrs
Land Rover Freelander 74.7% 4,326,495 85,110 mi 28 yrs
Land Rover Defender 72.3% 2,960,045 94,788 mi 43 yrs
Ktm 1190 RC8 R 12 89.5% 836 9,333 mi 14 yrs

Compared to the Land Rover Discovery (72.7% pass rate) and the Land Rover Freelander (74.7% pass rate), the Land Rover Defender 90 County TD5 outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Land Rover Defender 90 County TD5?

The Land Rover Defender 90 County TD5 has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.2% across 1,012 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Land Rover Defender 90 County TD5 owner drives around 3,679 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Land Rover Defender 90 County TD5 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Land Rover Defender 90 County TD5 reliable?
Based on 1,012 MOT tests, the Land Rover Defender 90 County TD5 has a 79.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Land Rover Defender 90 County TD5?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Land Rover Defender 90 County TD5 do per year?
The typical Land Rover Defender 90 County TD5 does around 3,679 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Land Rover Defender 90 County TD5 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Land Rover Defender 90 County TD5?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.