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L90 SDM

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

254,775 mi
Last recorded254,775 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 26 Jul 2018 254,775 miles

number plate slightly dim

rear brake slightly imbalanced

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 250,219 miles

bulkhead footwells corroded not structural

chassis has surface corrosion

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 16 Jul 2016 245,250 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front footwells corroded not structural

slight fluctation rear brakes

Pass 28 Jul 2015 240,263 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 234,390 miles

front offside outrigger surface corrosion/corroded

nearside front slight roughness when rotating wheel

Pass 13 Jul 2013 228,682 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 223,092 miles

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

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

chassis rails and axle casings surface rust and corroded in areas

offside front outrigger for bulk head surface corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2011 217,568 miles

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

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

offside front outrigger corroded

offside rear chassis rail corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2010 212,060 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 207,498 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 203,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 197,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 192,713 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 SDM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 SDM, 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 SDM registered?

L90 SDM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 October 1994.

Is L90 SDM safe to buy?

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