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L90 XCT

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,820 mi
Last recorded154,820 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 XCT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 154,820 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle radious mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced presented undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 150,195 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 150,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at shocker upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed at spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at shocker upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to flexible hose (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexible hose to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexible hose to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 145,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 145,311 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 134,211 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes heavily coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play corrosion visible (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 134,210 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes heavily coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play corrosion visible (2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper steering damper bush worn

Pass 9 Nov 2019 123,527 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 115,670 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 104,118 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 104,118 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 91,798 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 90,869 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 90,869 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 89,792 miles

n/s/r bump stop missing

surface rust on suspension parts & chassis

Fail 10 Nov 2014 89,791 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

n/s/r bump stop missing

rear brake pipes surface rust

surface rust on suspension parts & chassis

Pass 11 Nov 2013 86,605 miles

all coil springs rusted

brake pipes rusted

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/f brake pipe unions badly rusted by rear flxey hose

under body muddy & surface rust

Fail 7 Nov 2013 86,604 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

all coil springs rusted

brake pipes rusted

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/f brake pipe unions badly rusted by rear flxey hose

under body muddy & surface rust

Pass 29 Oct 2012 83,264 miles

front & rear brake discs rusted

n/s/r chassis rusted

rear coil springs rusted

surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 1 Nov 2011 79,874 miles

complete underbody covered in underseal

difficult to check brake pipes due to underseal

front and rear coil springs corroded

nearside front track rod end dust cover split and dry

Pass 4 Nov 2010 76,480 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 74,050 miles

rear wiper does not function

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2009 63,526 miles

oil leak offside rear hub seal

oil leak rear diff seal

Pass 18 Jun 2008 55,061 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 48,892 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 48,892 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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 XCT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XCT, 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 XCT registered?

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

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