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D14 RYE

1990 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

190,155 mi
Last recorded190,155 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD14 RYE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 190,155 miles

oil leak

nearside front floor inadequately repaired not in prescribed area

Fail 19 May 2018 190,133 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm loose (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front floor inadequately repaired not in prescribed area

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2017 174,935 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 172,894 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both front (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 153,186 miles

Nearside Seat base missing

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2015 153,181 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Seat base missing

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2013 150,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 150,761 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 145,640 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 145,294 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 140,892 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 135,264 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 128,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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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D14 RYE is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1990 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 127,503 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 D14 RYE, 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 36 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 D14 RYE registered?

D14 RYE is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 October 1990.

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