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L90 DSV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,972 mi
Last recorded88,972 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 88,972 miles

Exhaust system has surface corrosion

Front Both swivel seals leaking

Oil leak transfer box, not excessive

Pass 15 Jul 2019 88,659 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 88,623 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements side and headlights (4.2.2 (a))

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front both front swivel seals leaking

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

reverse light inop

Pass 29 Jun 2018 88,130 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 87,871 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 87,590 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 87,004 miles

nearside rear wheel arch front body mount corroded

rear axle upper radius arm balljoint boot split

steering column upper and lower ujs worn

transfer box oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2013 87,000 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

nearside rear wheel arch front body mount corroded

rear axle upper radius arm balljoint boot split

steering column upper and lower ujs worn

transfer box oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2012 86,136 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 86,136 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 85,400 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 85,326 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 81,822 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 81,822 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 79,946 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 77,521 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 May 2007 72,594 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 66,974 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 DSV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 DSV, 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 DSV registered?

L90 DSV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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