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L990 CTA

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

93,258 mi
Last recorded93,258 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL990 CTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 93,258 miles

Both front swivel hubs are weeping oil.

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 93,160 miles

Both front hub swivel seals (inner) damp with oil and grease

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing insecure and incomplete. (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 93,097 miles

All four wheel are rusty.

Both front hub seals are leaking.

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 92,995 miles

Front both hub seals leaking

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper bulk head corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 92,915 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 92,757 miles

N/S seat belt stalk casing missing

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 92,478 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 91,371 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 89,597 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 87,751 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 86,756 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 85,787 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 84,506 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 82,641 miles

Oil leak

front swivel has signs of dampness

Fail 18 Sep 2012 82,641 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

front swivel has signs of dampness

Pass 23 Sep 2011 81,573 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 811,204 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 81,199 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 80,517 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 79,770 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 79,760 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 77,780 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 75,952 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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L990 CTA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 L990 CTA, 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 L990 CTA registered?

L990 CTA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 January 1994.

Is L990 CTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L990 CTA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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