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OBZ 1539

1996 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

191,069 mi
Last recorded191,069 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBZ 1539
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender TDI
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 191,069 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 165,772 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023
Pass 27 Nov 2019 139,541 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 137,576 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 137,363 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 131,432 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 131,356 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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OBZ 1539 is a 1996 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 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 OBZ 1539, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OBZ 1539?

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What year was OBZ 1539 registered?

OBZ 1539 is a 1996 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is OBZ 1539 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBZ 1539 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 OBZ 1539 have outstanding finance?

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