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L90 WBR

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

132,659 mi
Last recorded132,659 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 132,659 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front too back both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal sphere (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))

slight handbrake travel

Pass 28 Mar 2025 129,921 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 126,338 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 121,390 miles

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

Rear prop shaft front joint fixing missing, however secure

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 121,387 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high Frontal wing damage (4.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering locking device missing Steering box drop arm split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Steering linkage ball joint modified such that the steering is adversely affected Steering box drop arm inadequately spaced so that drop arm is fouling steering box body (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear prop shaft front joint fixing missing, however secure

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 112,641 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 27 Nov 2020 108,934 miles

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

chassis corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2020 108,897 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of arch above body mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of front arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis outrigger multiple holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

general corrosion through out

Pass 25 Oct 2019 107,417 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearmost joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearmost joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 105,553 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 102,128 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 100,289 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 98,113 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 97,640 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 97,640 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 96,511 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 95,336 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 93,230 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 90,541 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 87,861 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 84,330 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 80,535 miles

N/S/R & O/S/F brake pipes showing corrosion.

Fail 11 Oct 2007 80,533 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/R & O/S/F brake pipes showing corrosion.

n/s/r & o/s/f metal brake showing corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2006 76,863 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 72,601 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 WBR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 WBR, 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 WBR registered?

L90 WBR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 November 1994.

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The MOT history for L90 WBR 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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