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D9 OCJ

1990 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,128 mi
Last recorded98,128 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 OCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 98,128 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 97,974 miles

LED indicator units pale

Fail 27 Mar 2018 97,973 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended stop lights (1.9.4)

LED indicator units pale

Pass 27 Oct 2016 97,900 miles

indicators show faded in workshop,but normal colour in daylight

Pass 26 Oct 2015 96,374 miles

LED indicators pale

Fail 26 Oct 2015 96,374 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended not operating the rear fog lamp (1.9.4)

LED indicators pale

Pass 23 Oct 2014 92,513 miles

indicators pale

rear end front to rear brake pipe corroding by hose

slight play in o/s/f panhard rod bush

Fail 1 Oct 2014 92,511 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all indicators faded

Pass 1 Oct 2013 89,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

front and rear led indicator units do flash amber but are pale

n/s front hub seal leaking

Fail 25 Sep 2013 89,715 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

offside and nearside front hub seals leaking

Pass 28 Sep 2012 87,338 miles

alternator bolts loose, alternator rattling

n/s/f wheel bearing very slight play

o/s/f top swivel bearing slight play

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play

park brake light and fluid light not working

slight blow rear exhaust

Fail 19 Sep 2012 87,338 miles

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

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

alternator bolts loose, alternator rattling

n/s/f wheel bearing very slight play

o/s/f top swivel bearing slight play

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play

park brake light and fluid light not working

slight blow rear exhaust

Pass 17 Sep 2011 84,133 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 80,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both front tyre sidewalls perished

brake pedal slightly spongey

Pass 22 Sep 2009 75,837 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 75,824 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 71,224 miles

Headlamp beam patterns weak

Horn sounds harsh

Pass 25 Aug 2007 66,592 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 62,153 miles

Both front suspension / axle swivels slight leak and offside slight play

Both rear axle tie rods slight play in front rubber mounts

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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D9 OCJ is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 D9 OCJ, 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 D9 OCJ registered?

D9 OCJ is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 September 1990.

Is D9 OCJ safe to buy?

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