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L90 CWN

1994 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

161,152 mi
Last recorded161,152 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 161,152 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 161,152 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 160,774 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 159,716 miles

near side rear body to chassis braket corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2019 159,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

near side rear body to chassis braket corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2018 158,112 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 156,949 miles

Central Front small stone chip out side zone b to bottom of screen just above rubber seal

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both top and bottom (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 152,776 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 145,612 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Slight play in rear prop shaft u.j

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 145,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt by steering box (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Electrical wiring insecure bumper (1.9.2a)

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

Brakes not tested due to disc contamination

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Slight play in rear prop shaft u.j

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 140,670 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 29 May 2014 140,644 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 22 May 2013 135,775 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leaks from engine, gearbox and steering box

Fail 9 May 2013 135,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leaks from engine, gearbox and steering box

Pass 26 Jan 2012 132,353 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 129,693 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 129,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from sump area

vehicle undersealed

Pass 3 Jun 2009 124,885 miles

Back of the rear chassis corroded

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 124,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Back of the rear chassis corroded

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 121,926 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 121,926 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 118,842 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 116,838 miles

slight play in steering drop arm ball joint

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 CWN is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 CWN, 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 CWN registered?

L90 CWN is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 October 1994.

Is L90 CWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 CWN shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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