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L90 OWD

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,720 mi
Last recorded153,720 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 153,720 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 151,966 miles

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

Nearside rear brake only just met requirements

Offside rear brake only just met requirements

Pass 30 Mar 2017 149,918 miles

Offside front and rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2016 148,096 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 144,909 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 142,259 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 137,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 133,257 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 129,179 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 129,179 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 121,117 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 121,117 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 113,678 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 104,999 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 104,989 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2006 95,611 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 95,611 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 OWD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OWD, 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 OWD registered?

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

Is L90 OWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 OWD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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