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90 DOC

1992 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,056 mi
Last recorded107,056 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration90 DOC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 107,056 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 107,056 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 106,366 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 105,008 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 102,296 miles

steering box drop arm locking nut slightly loose. both rear tyres going out of shape on inside edge.

Pass 19 Aug 2021 100,019 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering pump leaking and steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 99,430 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 92,957 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 87,307 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 87,307 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 84,772 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 84,756 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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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90 DOC is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1992 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 124,939 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 90 DOC, 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 34 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 90 DOC registered?

90 DOC is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is 90 DOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 90 DOC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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