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L90 DMT

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

163,257 mi
Last recorded163,257 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 163,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to chassis including suspension components

Pass 20 May 2024 162,878 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front swivel housings leaking

rear crossmember corroded

slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 1 Jun 2023 161,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to underside but waxoiled

Pass 23 May 2022 159,943 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 159,936 miles

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey sticks both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 157,195 miles

Nearside Front Outer drag link end gaitor slightly torn

Nearside Front track rod end gaitor slightly torn

Nearside Rear Outer outrigger corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2019 156,559 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 156,559 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 154,407 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 152,181 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 152,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 148,951 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 145,570 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 144,399 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 141,016 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 137,222 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 132,148 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear u-j worn to ex-cess

Pass 14 Jul 2010 125,412 miles

moderate wear to offside front swivel hub (ADVISE EARLY REPAIR/ REPLACEMENT)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 119,894 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 114,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wheel bearing slighly worn and noisy

Fail 22 Apr 2008 114,233 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wheel bearing slighly worn and noisy

Pass 24 Apr 2007 109,339 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 102,638 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 DMT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DMT, 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 DMT registered?

L90 DMT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 May 1994.

Is L90 DMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 DMT shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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