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LAZ 1949

1996 Land Rover 90

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

159,733 mi
Last recorded159,733 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Land Rover 90127,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAZ 1949
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 159,733 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 159,733 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 157,741 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 156,005 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 156,005 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 154,287 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 154,286 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 152,467 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 152,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced stay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced stay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 150,765 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 150,765 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 147,147 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 143,861 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 143,861 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 140,065 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 140,065 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 136,555 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 136,555 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 132,551 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 129,252 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 129,023 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 129,023 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 25 May 2012 126,908 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 126,908 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 124,208 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 116,420 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 107,462 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 95,991 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 90?

Based on 13,974 MOT tests across 967 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
1,508
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
967
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 394
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 361
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 320
position lamp(s) not working 318
Brake pipe excessively corroded 307
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LAZ 1949 is a 1996 Land Rover 90 in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1996 Land Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 127,966 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover 90 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 394 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LAZ 1949, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 90 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 30 years old, this Land Rover 90 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LAZ 1949 registered?

LAZ 1949 is a 1996 Land Rover 90, first registered on 4 June 1996.

Is LAZ 1949 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAZ 1949 shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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