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J90 MUC

1995 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,737 mi
Last recorded87,737 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 MUC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2025 87,737 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 87,557 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 87,380 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 87,112 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 86,596 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 86,042 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 84,918 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 83,093 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 81,150 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 78,879 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 76,252 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 73,231 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 69,430 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 98,375 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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J90 MUC is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1995 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 117,469 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 J90 MUC, 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 31 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J90 MUC registered?

J90 MUC is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is J90 MUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J90 MUC shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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