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L90 NSF

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

100,005 mi
Last recorded100,005 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 NSF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 100,005 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 100,004 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working when brake on bad earth? (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment handbrake (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 100,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 100,007 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 100,001 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 100,001 miles

Parking brake performance only just met needs adjustment or repair

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop front u/j worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box drop arm slight play

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 100,000 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play From steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 100,000 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play From steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 100,006 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 100,005 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated to axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 100,007 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 100,007 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member by step fixing (6.6.6)

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

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all bushes to axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 100,003 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak oil pressure switch? ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 100,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear sectoin (7.1.2)

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush N/S + O/S (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 100,004 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 100,008 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear exhaust box rubber broken

slight play in front propshaft front UJ

slight play in rear propshaft rear UJ

Pass 8 Feb 2013 100,008 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front propshaft UJ has slight play

Pass 27 Jan 2012 100,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 100,008 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 100,003 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 100,004 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 100,003 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 10,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 100,001 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 100,008 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 NSF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 NSF, 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.

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What year was L90 NSF registered?

L90 NSF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 February 1994.

Is L90 NSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 NSF shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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