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M90 MUK

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

196,772 mi
Last recorded196,772 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM90 MUK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 196,772 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Tow bar mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2025 196,741 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Intermediate drop arm insecure To steering box (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 192,822 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Front differential oil seal slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential oil seal slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 187,993 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 178,003 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 174,911 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 172,549 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 170,411 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 166,401 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 161,466 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 158,782 miles

brake warning light on

oil leak on the engine

water leak on engine core plug

Fail 23 Dec 2015 158,760 miles

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control steering wheel loose (2.1.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s/r (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/r (6.1.B.2)

brake warning light on

oil leak on the engine

water leak on engine core plug

Fail 28 May 2015 157,124 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front spot lights x5 blue side lights when head lights on dipped beam

nearside rear inner chassis leg distorted and swolen

offside inner chassid distorted nent to gear box crossmember

offside rear chassis leg corroded and holed just outside a prescribed area

rear axle corroded

under vehicle waxoiled

Pass 8 Jan 2015 156,629 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 156,081 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 156,064 miles

advise osr shocker mounting has corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2012 156,057 miles

Front Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 155,715 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 155,696 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 154,761 miles

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

advise steering damper bush advise rear axle top ball joint

Pass 18 Jun 2008 148,534 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 148,432 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 146,786 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 146,786 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 131,851 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 131,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 MUK is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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