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L90 MST

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,332 mi
Last recorded55,332 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 14 Sep 2026 55,332 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 54,197 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 52,552 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 51,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 49,640 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 48,316 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 47,330 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 41,318 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 35,721 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 29,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 23,675 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 18,556 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 13,625 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 9,076 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 4,422 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 20,730 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 21 May 2010 20,421 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 17,923 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 May 2008 15,512 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 15,073 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 14,590 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 MST is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MST, 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

How do I check the history of L90 MST?

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What year was L90 MST registered?

L90 MST is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 May 1994.

Is L90 MST safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 MST shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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