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L90 JPJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

81,649 mi
Last recorded81,649 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 JPJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 81,649 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 80,965 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 79,755 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 78,527 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 77,923 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 77,057 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 75,921 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 75,117 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 73,730 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 71,727 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 70,574 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 69,633 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 68,515 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 67,030 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 65,624 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 63,955 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 63,951 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2010 62,573 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 59,857 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 37,578 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 34,673 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 24,480 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 JPJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 JPJ, 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 JPJ registered?

L90 JPJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1994.

Is L90 JPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 JPJ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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