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D5 NJA

1990 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,416 mi
Last recorded134,416 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 NJA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 134,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 134,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 129,723 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 122,703 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 122,703 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 116,977 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 116,977 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 108,225 miles

Oil leak

offside rear brake disc pitted slightly

Fail 18 Jun 2009 102,822 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 102,822 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 95,473 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 89,512 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 81,406 miles

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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D5 NJA is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,395cc 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 D5 NJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D5 NJA registered?

D5 NJA is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 January 1990.

Is D5 NJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 NJA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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