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PDZ 1973

Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDZ 1973
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender Turbo Dies
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025
Fail 24 Nov 2025 138,882 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 134,664 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 132,620 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 130,655 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 130,621 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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PDZ 1973 is a Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PDZ 1973, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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