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M90 TSR

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,936 mi
Last recorded45,936 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM90 TSR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 45,936 miles

Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened ball joint top of axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 44,509 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 43,841 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 42,740 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 41,680 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2011 41,653 miles

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

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2010 40,857 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 40,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 100,000 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 100,005 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 100,001 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 100,002 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 TSR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TSR, 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 TSR registered?

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

Is M90 TSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M90 TSR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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