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L90 MAT

1996 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,062 mi
Last recorded159,062 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 MAT
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender TDI
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 159,062 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 158,779 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 158,332 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 158,293 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 157,623 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 157,375 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 90 Defender TDI?

Based on 2,694 MOT tests across 523 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
2,494
Miles/Year
523
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 15
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 9
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 9
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 8
fog lamp not working 8
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L90 MAT is a 1996 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The most common reason a Land Rover 90 Defender TDI fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L90 MAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was L90 MAT registered?

L90 MAT is a 1996 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI, first registered on 5 July 1996.

Is L90 MAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 MAT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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