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K90 MRO

1996 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

207,834 mi
Last recorded207,834 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK90 MRO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 207,834 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 202,169 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 193,688 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 186,245 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 178,300 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 169,018 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 164,444 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 156,207 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 149,729 miles

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

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

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

all tyres slight cracking/perishing in tread face

Fail 20 Jun 2018 149,699 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor at seat belt lower mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached upper bolt broken/missing (5.3.2 (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))

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

all tyres slight cracking/perishing in tread face

Pass 1 Jul 2017 144,064 miles

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

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

tyres slightly cracked/perished in tread face

Fail 28 Jun 2017 144,063 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

tyres slightly cracked/perished in tread face

Pass 7 Jul 2016 136,558 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2016 136,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber top mounting turrett (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis holed & corroded at shock absorber top mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis spring top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis holed & corroded at shock absorber top mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Axle support arm balljoint dust cover slightly damaged.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 128,950 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 125,732 miles

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

chassis corroded in various places

Pass 11 Feb 2013 120,841 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 117,192 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 112,946 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 101,511 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 90,937 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 79,255 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 69,459 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 60,416 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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K90 MRO is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 122,435 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 K90 MRO, 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 30 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K90 MRO?

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What year was K90 MRO registered?

K90 MRO is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 October 1996.

Is K90 MRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K90 MRO shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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