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L90 MDE

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

100,491 mi
Last recorded100,491 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 MDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 100,491 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 100,303 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 100,220 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 100,206 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 99,523 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 99,391 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 99,019 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 98,951 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 98,881 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 98,324 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 97,970 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2016 97,970 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 97,194 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 96,649 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 96,072 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 94,681 miles

slight oil leak on steering box

Pass 18 Nov 2010 92,927 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 92,927 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 90,176 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 90,161 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 87,966 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 87,966 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 85,321 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 80,476 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 MDE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 MDE, 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 MDE registered?

L90 MDE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 August 1994.

Is L90 MDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 MDE shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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