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L90 HWX

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

88,399 mi
Last recorded88,399 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 HWX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 88,399 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 85,017 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 82,060 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 79,329 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 77,421 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 77,421 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 75,062 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 74,892 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 31 May 2017 74,059 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 73,714 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 72,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 72,206 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 71,679 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 695,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 69,573 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 91,560 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 204,969 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 193,379 miles

windscreen damaged

Pass 8 May 2007 167,670 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 149,988 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 HWX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HWX, 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 HWX registered?

L90 HWX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is L90 HWX safe to buy?

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