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E9 OLR

1990 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

202,341 mi
Last recorded202,341 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 OLR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 202,341 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 199,993 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 198,277 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 198,260 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 195,851 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 192,835 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 190,175 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 188,642 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 186,599 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 185,536 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 182,515 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 181,643 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 180,638 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 177,475 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 173,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 172,726 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 168,403 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 161,607 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 153,989 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 153,812 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 148,309 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 132,798 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 132,720 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 116,654 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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E9 OLR is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E9 OLR, 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 E9 OLR registered?

E9 OLR is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1990.

Is E9 OLR safe to buy?

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