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L90 HTB

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

60,867 mi
Last recorded60,867 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 HTB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 60,867 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 58,865 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 56,244 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 53,922 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 51,195 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 49,276 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 47,645 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 44,877 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 43,071 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 42,024 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 37,362 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 31,085 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 28,636 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 69,789 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 69,006 miles

slight corrosion to vehicle structure

slight play in front stabilizer bar

vehicle structure and chassi heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Nov 2008 67,968 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 65,932 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 64,696 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 64,677 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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 HTB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 HTB, 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 HTB registered?

L90 HTB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 May 1994.

Is L90 HTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 HTB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L90 HTB have outstanding finance?

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