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L90 ADH

1994 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

139,025 mi
Last recorded139,025 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 ADH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 139,025 miles

Front axle swivels leaking oil/grease slightly

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A bar to axle joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 139,025 miles

Front axle swivels leaking oil/grease slightly

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A bar to axle joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working fuse box furred up wiggled fuses to get wipers working (3.4 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 139,025 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 139,025 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 138,240 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 138,154 miles

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

front swivel balls slightly damp

Pass 10 Feb 2017 137,871 miles

front brake ends corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2015 137,193 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 136,377 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 184,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 183,976 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 183,335 miles

rear offside lower spring mount to axle corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2010 181,735 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 175,719 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 175,719 miles

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 173,982 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 192,375 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 168,073 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 152,620 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L90 ADH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 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 L90 ADH, 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 32 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 L90 ADH?

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What year was L90 ADH registered?

L90 ADH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 June 1994.

Is L90 ADH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 ADH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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