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D90 MGM

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

76,656 mi
Last recorded76,656 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD90 MGM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 76,656 miles

Nearside Rear out rigger

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 75,916 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 75,178 miles

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

underside showing signs of age related corrosion from standing

Pass 22 Apr 2023 74,297 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

chassis showing signs of age

Pass 23 Apr 2022 73,487 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 71,263 miles

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

tank support rusted but not insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2019 68,518 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 66,896 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

fuel tank/body mount excessively corroded.

Fail 12 Jul 2018 66,896 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

fuel tank/body mount excessively corroded.

Pass 12 Jul 2017 63,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 May 2016 61,352 miles

front axle/diff excessive backlash

front prop uj worn(rear)

Pass 14 May 2015 60,903 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front propshaft uj worn

play in transverse box @ front prop

Fail 12 May 2015 60,900 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front propshaft uj worn

play in transverse box @ front prop

Pass 21 May 2014 60,417 miles

audible only from hazards switch

Pass 13 May 2013 59,704 miles

hazards audible not visual

Fail 15 May 2012 58,473 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 May 2012 58,473 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 May 2011 55,462 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 55,462 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 18 May 2010 53,709 miles

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

front number plate slighty distorted

off side front head light reflective lens started to corroid

rear number plate slighty distorted

slight play in steering column

Fail 17 May 2010 53,708 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front number plate slighty distorted

off side front head light reflective lens started to corroid

rear number plate slighty distorted

slight play in steering column

Pass 4 Jun 2009 53,038 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 52,322 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

very slight play in steering column u/j

Fail 29 May 2008 52,319 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

very slight play in steering column u/j

Pass 18 May 2007 51,669 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 51,669 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 May 2006 51,330 miles

Front prop, rear u/j has play in it

Gear Box bolt came out during mot

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Passengers cab step lose at chassis

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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D90 MGM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 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 D90 MGM, 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 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D90 MGM registered?

D90 MGM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1994.

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