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CVZ 2183

1996 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

373,342 mi
Last recorded373,342 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVZ 2183
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender TDI
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 373,342 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 366,566 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 366,155 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 358,871 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 358,810 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 348,346 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 348,279 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 329,649 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 315,683 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 315,647 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 300,473 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 90 Defender TDI?

Based on 2,694 MOT tests across 523 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
2,494
Miles/Year
523
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 15
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 9
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 9
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 8
fog lamp not working 8
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CVZ 2183 is a 1996 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

The most common reason a Land Rover 90 Defender TDI fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CVZ 2183, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CVZ 2183?

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What year was CVZ 2183 registered?

CVZ 2183 is a 1996 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI, first registered on 26 June 1996.

Is CVZ 2183 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVZ 2183 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CVZ 2183 have outstanding finance?

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