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NJI 8496

1991 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,862 mi
Last recorded151,862 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJI 8496
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender Turbo Dies
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 151,862 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 135,956 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 134,150 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 120,378 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 117,783 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 117,730 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 117,684 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 108,307 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 108,432 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 108,004 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 107,495 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 107,459 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies?

Based on 1,240 MOT tests across 239 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
1,885
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
239
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 17
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12
fog lamp not working 10
registration plate deteriorated 8
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
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NJI 8496 is a 1991 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJI 8496, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 35 years old, this Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJI 8496 registered?

NJI 8496 is a 1991 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies, first registered on 22 March 1991.

Is NJI 8496 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJI 8496 shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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