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M90 CGJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,881 mi
Last recorded116,881 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM90 CGJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 116,881 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 115,680 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 114,234 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 112,268 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 109,970 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 109,906 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 109,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 107,386 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 107,353 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 107,336 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 103,588 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 101,211 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal box (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 101,211 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal box (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 99,855 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 98,312 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2012 96,585 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2011 94,455 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 91,189 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 80,100 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 80,100 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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M90 CGJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M90 CGJ, 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 M90 CGJ registered?

M90 CGJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 August 1994.

Is M90 CGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M90 CGJ shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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