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L90 CDH

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

221,089 mi
Last recorded221,089 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 CDH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 221,089 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 217,043 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 213,398 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 209,286 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 205,147 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 205,145 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front axle stabilizer bar o/s bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 202,400 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 199,286 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box drop link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 199,283 miles

Brake pedal pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box drop link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 193,113 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 183,647 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 174,404 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 164,423 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 25 Aug 2015 157,269 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 150,799 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 145,165 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 142,898 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 135,316 miles

handbrake close to minimum efficiency requirements

Pass 14 Nov 2008 126,673 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 126,662 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 117,960 miles

n/s/r panel to chassis corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2007 117,629 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r panel to chassis corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2006 106,823 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 96,597 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 CDH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CDH, 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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What year was L90 CDH registered?

L90 CDH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 April 1994.

Is L90 CDH safe to buy?

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