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L90 APS

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

175,181 mi
Last recorded175,181 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 APS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 175,181 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 173,185 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 171,485 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 169,640 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 164,616 miles

o/sfront tyre cut but not showing cord

Fail 6 Mar 2014 158,564 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 158,564 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 152,669 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 146,032 miles

Loose bolt on rear propshaft.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 139,426 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 132,151 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 124,921 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 119,108 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 110,284 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 100,096 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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L90 APS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 APS, 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 APS?

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

What year was L90 APS registered?

L90 APS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 1994.

Is L90 APS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 APS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L90 APS have outstanding finance?

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