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90 XT

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 6200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

77 mi
Last recorded77 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration90 XT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 77 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 119,470 miles

Central Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play top under bonnet (2.2.2 (c))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play next to steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside seat badly worn

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside seat badly worn

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

steering damper badly corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2020 119,470 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play top under bonnet (2.2.2 (c))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play next to steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside seat badly worn

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside seat badly worn

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

steering damper badly corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2019 112,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 112,669 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 106,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

fuel leak from tank area

Fail 21 Mar 2018 106,809 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

fuel leak from tank area

Pass 9 Mar 2017 99,369 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake warning light on dash

Fail 9 Mar 2017 99,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

brake warning light on dash

Pass 30 Mar 2016 92,692 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 92,661 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 83,360 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 83,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 74,171 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 65,470 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 55,035 miles

bonnet catch broken

underside of vehicle dirty

Fail 2 Mar 2012 55,029 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

bonnet catch broken

underside of vehicle dirty

Pass 17 Feb 2011 44,909 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 44,909 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XT is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 6,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2007 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 68,492 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 XT, 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 19 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 90 XT registered?

90 XT is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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