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L90 GFS

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

143,616 mi
Last recorded143,616 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 143,616 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 139,972 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 133,895 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 131,141 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 125,858 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 122,323 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 115,945 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 111,315 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 106,999 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 104,086 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 99,611 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 94,789 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 87,474 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Jul 2013 86,460 miles

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

Oil leak

advisery; rear cross-member slight corrosion

Fail 6 Jul 2013 86,460 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

advisery; rear cross-member slight corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2012 83,950 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 81,017 miles

advisery; general underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2010 77,357 miles

advisery ; rear crossmember corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2009 73,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

offside front door step inscure

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2008 69,924 miles

advisery ; o/side rear chassis corroded/ n/side front outrigger corroded

advisery ; rear number plate backing loose

Pass 10 Jul 2007 66,057 miles

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

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 61,980 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 57,492 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 GFS 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 95.7%.

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 GFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L90 GFS registered?

L90 GFS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 May 1994.

Is L90 GFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 GFS shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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