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L90 HMG

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

130,536 mi
Last recorded130,536 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 130,536 miles

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

baffles noisy in centre exhaust box

section of high level brake light inop

Pass 26 Sep 2025 127,761 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 124,068 miles

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

slight weep from steering box

Pass 13 Sep 2023 119,592 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 116,518 miles

slight weep from steering box

Pass 23 Sep 2021 113,637 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 110,465 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 109,150 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 104,749 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2017 102,702 miles

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

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

Rear seat folded so seat belts not tested

Fail 23 Sep 2017 102,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear seat folded so seat belts not tested

Pass 31 Aug 2005 100,767 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 HMG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HMG, 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 HMG registered?

L90 HMG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 September 1994.

Is L90 HMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 HMG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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