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L90 JTD

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

131,103 mi
Last recorded131,103 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 131,103 miles

nearside front outrigger surface corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2019 122,204 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 122,204 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected At rear lights (4.11 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner face of OSF chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSF outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OSF damper turrett (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OSF outrigger - 2 areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Offside of rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 120,868 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 120,859 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp illuminating when brakes applied (1.1.A.3f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 120,423 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened caught in door (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 120,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to calipar (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened caught in door (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 120,332 miles

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

Offside Front floor corroded and holed at the seam

Fail 9 Feb 2016 120,269 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear suspension (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting behind wheel (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting behind wheel (6.6.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Offside Front floor corroded and holed at the seam

Pass 14 Nov 2012 118,526 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 118,517 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f floor corroded

n/s/r chassis corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2011 117,152 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 116,713 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 116,713 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 115,196 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 115,196 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 112,147 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 112,147 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 108,540 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 108,536 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 105,237 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 105,237 miles

Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 100,453 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 100,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 JTD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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