CarVerify

Free Car Check

L90 APD

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

190,381 mi
Last recorded190,381 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 APD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 190,381 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive streeing box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 186,469 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 186,439 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Nut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 182,410 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 182,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 179,806 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 178,483 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 176,061 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 170,574 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 162,844 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 156,384 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 149,708 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 138,198 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 127,504 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 122,235 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 120,642 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 111,881 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 101,804 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 93,179 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 93,179 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

steerting damper end bush worn

Pass 1 Nov 2006 83,807 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 83,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise slight oil misting on power steering box.advise slight oil leak on n/s front hub oil seal.

Pass 4 Nov 2005 72,654 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 72,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L90 APD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 APD, 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 APD?

You can check the full history of L90 APD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L90 APD registered?

L90 APD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 August 1994.

Is L90 APD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 APD shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L90 APD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L90 APD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.