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L896 LUX

1994 Land Rover 90

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,903 mi
Last recorded172,903 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover 90150,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL896 LUX
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 172,903 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 170,206 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 168,580 miles

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 167,693 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 167,539 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 167,536 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hazard warning switch inoperative not working (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 167,303 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 166,569 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 166,569 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 166,546 miles

both front hub seals have slight oil leaks

Fail 9 Dec 2015 166,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

both front hub seals have slight oil leaks

Pass 14 Feb 2014 164,550 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 164,546 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

smoke test not tested due to knocking engine.

Pass 28 Jan 2013 153,231 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 153,231 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 151,153 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 151,147 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 150,066 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Land Rover 90?

Based on 13,974 MOT tests across 967 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
1,508
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
967
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 394
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 361
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 320
position lamp(s) not working 318
Brake pipe excessively corroded 307
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L896 LUX is a 1994 Land Rover 90 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Land Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 150,066 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover 90 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 394 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L896 LUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 90 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 32 years old, this Land Rover 90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L896 LUX registered?

L896 LUX is a 1994 Land Rover 90, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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