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L90 RBP

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,606 mi
Last recorded155,606 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 155,606 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 154,952 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 153,136 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 151,937 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 150,511 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 148,873 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 147,421 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 144,953 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 141,679 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 139,395 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 137,783 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 137,783 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 137,783 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 137,783 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 137,238 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 135,744 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 135,106 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 134,199 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 131,257 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 129,956 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 126,138 miles

play in steering damper bushs

Fail 15 May 2008 126,138 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

play in steering damper bushs

Pass 29 May 2007 121,057 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 118,048 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 RBP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RBP, 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 RBP registered?

L90 RBP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is L90 RBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 RBP shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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