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NIL 5394

1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,980 mi
Last recorded155,980 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 5394
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender TDI
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 155,980 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 155,825 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 155,762 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 154,007 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 152,254 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 150,163 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2021 150,032 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 144,817 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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NIL 5394 is a 1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NIL 5394, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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How do I check the history of NIL 5394?

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What year was NIL 5394 registered?

NIL 5394 is a 1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is NIL 5394 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIL 5394 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NIL 5394 have outstanding finance?

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