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90 PXH

1988 Land Rover Defender

Cream Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,553 mi
Last recorded51,553 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Defender127,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration90 PXH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 51,553 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 50,074 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 49,280 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 49,280 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 49,279 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 48,231 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 46,528 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 43,567 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 43,351 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 43,164 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 42,847 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 42,692 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 42,692 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 42,213 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 41,797 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 41,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2012 40,916 miles

Gearbox crossmember support mounting brackets coroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 40,916 miles

Gearbox crossmember support mounting brackets coroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 40,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general corrosion all over chassis

Pass 6 Mar 2006 40,144 miles

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 PXH is a 1988 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 127,342 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 PXH, 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 38 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 90 PXH registered?

90 PXH is a 1988 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 1988.

Is 90 PXH safe to buy?

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