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L90 CBH

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

147,807 mi
Last recorded147,807 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 CBH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 147,807 miles

general corrosion in underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Mar 2018 142,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 135,761 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 135,761 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 134,968 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 133,916 miles

areas of corrosion

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 10 Mar 2015 133,916 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

o/s/r and n/s/r out rigger corroded

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 12 Mar 2014 133,294 miles

areas of corrosion

heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Mar 2013 132,702 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 132,702 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 128,049 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 128,049 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Lower Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 117,738 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 117,738 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 118,368 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 118,368 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 11,375 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 113,175 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 109,591 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 109,591 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 104,890 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 104,886 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

NOTE:FRONT PRPSHAFT REAR U/J BADLY WORN.VEHICLE DANGEROUS FOR ROAD USE.

NOTE:unable to see thickness of front pads. †advise they are checked with wheels removed.

adv:front axle locating arms,front bushes with some wear.

Pass 6 Feb 2006 99,514 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Excessive corrosion to rear offside and nearside chassis around towing bracket mountings.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2006 99,514 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Excessive corrosion to rear offside and nearside chassis around towing bracket mountings.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 CBH is a 1994 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 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CBH, 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.

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L90 CBH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 February 1994.

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