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M90 DPH

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,094 mi
Last recorded71,094 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM90 DPH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 71,094 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2024 70,467 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 70,019 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

dampness around nearside front hub seal

dampness around steering box

Fail 3 Nov 2023 70,016 miles

Central Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced cross member supporting gearbox (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by gearbox mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by gearbox mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

dampness around nearside front hub seal

dampness around steering box

Pass 8 Nov 2022 69,388 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 69,176 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 68,061 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 67,029 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 65,734 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 65,734 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter seal (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjust (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure bolt retighten (5.2.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2017 65,570 miles

1x exhaust rubber split

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front axle swivels damp nearside and offside

Oil leak engine ()

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

cracking in all tyre treads no cords exposed

Fail 18 Aug 2017 65,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger. (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

All tyres cracking within the tread but not to cords.

Front swivel hub seals slightly leaking.

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 65,341 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 64,919 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 64,746 miles

Oil leak

Rear discs slightly pitted.

Steering box slightly damp.

Pass 11 Sep 2013 64,526 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 64,130 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 63,432 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 63,432 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 17 Sep 2010 62,262 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 62,262 miles

Centre brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 57,956 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 55,229 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 53,345 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 49,936 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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M90 DPH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 DPH, 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 M90 DPH registered?

M90 DPH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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