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90 SFX

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,179 mi
Last recorded112,179 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration90 SFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 112,179 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 111,955 miles

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

under vehicle under sealed

Pass 15 Jun 2011 104,763 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

corrosion starting on both front and rear outriggers

corrosion starting on offside rear chassis

nearside and offside floor corroded

underside of vehicle dirty

Pass 3 Jun 2010 101,625 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

area around fuel filler pipe looks damp?

brake pedal rubber is worn, clutch pedal rubber is missing

excess play in rear prop-shaft rear U joint

offside front floor pan is rusted thru

offside front seat belt webbing is marked

strongly advise--play in front steering box

Fail 2 Jun 2010 101,625 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

area around fuel filler pipe looks damp?

brake pedal rubber is worn, clutch pedal rubber is missing

excess play in rear prop-shaft rear U joint

offside front floor pan is rusted thru

offside front seat belt webbing is marked

strongly advise--play in front steering box

Fail 9 Jun 2009 99,678 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front outer seat belt webbings are marked

front radius arm bushes are going soft

offside rear inner chassis showing corrosion

park brake lever travel is a bit long

rear shock absorber top bushes are worn

rear tie bar bushes are delaminating

slight play in steering box area

steering wheel foam cover feels loose at top of wheel

Pass 9 Jun 2009 99,678 miles

both front outer seat belt webbings are marked

front radius arm bushes are going soft

offside rear inner chassis showing corrosion

park brake lever travel is a bit long

rear shock absorber top bushes are worn

rear tie bar bushes are delaminating

slight play in steering box area

steering wheel foam cover feels loose at top of wheel

Pass 3 Jun 2008 95,999 miles

front radius arm bushes on both sides are getting a bit soft

front track rod slightly fouling bracket

nearside rear shock absorber top and bottom bushes worn

offside front tire tread is getting low {205/16}

offside rear lower spring hanger corroded

park brake lever has long travel

rear service brake increase decrease differential is high

slight play offside front swivle area

steel pipes under vehicle showing corrosion

steering box drop arm ball joint slightly worn

Pass 6 Jun 2007 93,095 miles

front track rod is rubbing slightly on guide bracket

offside rear lower coil spring mount on rear axle is corroded but not to excess

rear axle brake pipe perished

under bonnet sound deadening mat is insecure and laying on top of engine when bonnet is shut

Fail 23 May 2007 93,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

excess play in rear propshaft rear universal joint

front steering rear track rod rubbing on axle guide

sound deadening mat on under side of bonnet is insecure and laying on top of engine

Pass 23 May 2006 89,322 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 89,320 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise corrosion to osr chassis close to tow bar mounting

nsr lower shock absorber mount worn

osf door dificult to open and close

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 SFX is a 1994 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 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SFX, 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 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 90 SFX registered?

90 SFX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 May 1994.

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