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EVO 88X

1990 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests40 (30 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,377 mi
Last recorded159,377 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVO 88X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

30 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 159,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 21 May 2026 159,377 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering drag link from pitman arm to NSF wheel hub. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 68,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 158,664 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 158,664 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 67,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 24 Feb 2024 157,837 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 156,560 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 65,724 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 156,550 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced battery box area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis by cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis by out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis by cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame balljoint to axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 62,925 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 155,623 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 59,086 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 154,407 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 53,900 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 50,298 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted, obscuring some components.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 152,990 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

the near side front hub oil seal has a slight leak.

they are oil leaks on the motor etc...

Fail 12 Sep 2018 49,987 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted, obscuring some components.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 152,988 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected middle chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected middle chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

the near side front hub oil seal has a slight leak.

they are oil leaks on the motor etc...

Pass 29 Sep 2017 46,861 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2017 152,104 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 44,464 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 39,742 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2015 152,082 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 152,082 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 152,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 38,858 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 151,371 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 37,588 miles

Both rear tyre`s worn on outer edge`s

Pass 26 Nov 2012 150,315 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 34,628 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 148,347 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 31,043 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 31,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front rear discs rusted inside edge

Pass 5 Nov 2010 145,375 miles

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

front seatbelts are damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2010 25,849 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 25,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 20,346 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 16,630 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 16,630 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EVO 88X is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EVO 88X, 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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EVO 88X is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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