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CXZ 90

1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

179,099 mi
Last recorded179,099 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCXZ 90
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender TDI
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 179,099 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 176,127 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 172,920 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 169,992 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 164,011 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 161,050 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 158,151 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 158,305 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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CXZ 90 is a 1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CXZ 90, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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How do I check the history of CXZ 90?

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What year was CXZ 90 registered?

CXZ 90 is a 1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is CXZ 90 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CXZ 90 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CXZ 90 have outstanding finance?

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