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L90 NAS

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

770 mi
Last recorded770 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 NAS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 770 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 645 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 644 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 595 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 595 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 578 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 437 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 426 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 412 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 394 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 373 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 257 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 26 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 26 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2010 1,629 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 NAS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NAS, 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 NAS registered?

L90 NAS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L90 NAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 NAS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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