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MBZ 6553

1995 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI

Blue Diesel 2495cc

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MOT Status

Valid

Expires24 Oct 2026

Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)

Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

197,605 mi

Last recorded197,605 miles

Recorded on25 Oct 2025

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 6553

MakeLand Rover

Model90 Defender TDI

Year1995

ColourBlue

Fuel typeDiesel

Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail

Pass 25 Oct 2025 197,605 miles

Pass 29 Aug 2024 197,288 miles

Pass 18 Mar 2023 196,964 miles

Pass 16 Nov 2021 196,903 miles

Fail 27 Oct 2021 196,873 miles

Pass 17 Jul 2019 194,632 miles

Pass 22 Jun 2018 192,893 miles

Pass 26 May 2017 191,296 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 90 Defender TDI?

Based on 2,694 MOT tests across 523 vehicles.

76.4%

Pass Rate

2,494

Miles/Year

523

On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 15

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 9

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 9

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 8

fog lamp not working 8

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MBZ 6553 is a 1995 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

The most common reason a Land Rover 90 Defender TDI fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MBZ 6553, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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How do I check the history of MBZ 6553?

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What year was MBZ 6553 registered?

MBZ 6553 is a 1995 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI, first registered on 11 April 1995.

Is MBZ 6553 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBZ 6553 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MBZ 6553 have outstanding finance?

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