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L90 DFD

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

225,612 mi
Last recorded225,612 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 225,612 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 225,591 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated diff gear oil (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated diff gear oil (1.1.13 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pin missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened side corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened side corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 222,586 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2024 222,572 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 222,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Wheel bearing has excessive play swivel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2023 216,567 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s slightly corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor/battery compartment (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Washer jet partially blocked

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s chassis legs corroded not within 30cm of component mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 211,668 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 211,649 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 206,376 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 206,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear step corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2020 203,338 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 204,213 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 203,206 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 199,231 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 197,680 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush and offside rear top bushes (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 197,678 miles

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake pipe brakepipe fouling coil spring (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat and seat belt area (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush and offside rear top bushes (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 192,594 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 192,594 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 185,978 miles

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

n/s front shockabsorber has a mist of oil.

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2014 185,977 miles

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

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

n/s front shockabsorber has a mist of oil.

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2013 175,350 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 174,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Stub axle cracked (2.5.A.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Stub axle cracked (2.5.A.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 164,285 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 164,285 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 153,329 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 153,329 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 137,437 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 134,019 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 129,324 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 124,183 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 117,963 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 DFD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 DFD, 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 DFD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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