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L90 MRF

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

175,919 mi
Last recorded175,919 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 175,919 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 175,186 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 173,709 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 172,588 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 171,345 miles

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed one fixing missing (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2021 171,338 miles

Central Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed one fixing missing (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 169,881 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 162,870 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 161,541 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut on the outer side wall

Pass 6 May 2016 157,938 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 153,529 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2014 145,504 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 144,436 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 144,436 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 6 Sep 2011 141,100 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 136,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

o/s gearbox mounting split

steering damper bush hase slight play

Pass 8 Sep 2009 131,569 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 127,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 127,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 122,577 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 115,618 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 111,299 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 111,299 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 MRF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MRF, 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 MRF registered?

L90 MRF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 April 1994.

Is L90 MRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 MRF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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