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MIL 1009

1996 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI

Green Diesel 2495cc

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MOT Status

Valid

Expires18 Mar 2027

Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)

Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,881 mi

Last recorded96,881 miles

Recorded on19 Mar 2026

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 1009

MakeLand Rover

Model90 Defender TDI

Year1996

ColourGreen

Fuel typeDiesel

Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass

Pass 19 Mar 2026 96,881 miles

Pass 29 Sep 2023 95,557 miles

Pass 17 May 2022 94,318 miles

Pass 23 Jul 2019 93,735 miles

Pass 16 May 2018 93,371 miles

Pass 17 May 2017 92,755 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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MIL 1009 is a 1996 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MIL 1009, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MIL 1009?

You can check the full history of MIL 1009 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MIL 1009 registered?

MIL 1009 is a 1996 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is MIL 1009 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIL 1009 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MIL 1009 have outstanding finance?

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