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90 UYE

1991 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

641 mi
Last recorded641 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 1991 Land Rover Defender126,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration90 UYE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 641 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front end (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 52,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 52,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin change asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 49,916 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 44,626 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 44,613 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.56 / reading 2.66 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 37,841 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 36,779 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 36,745 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 210,345 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 204,608 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 204,607 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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 UYE is a 1991 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 126,858 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 UYE, 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 35 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 90 UYE registered?

90 UYE is a 1991 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1991.

Is 90 UYE safe to buy?

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