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RDZ 2827

1994 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,068 mi
Last recorded152,068 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDZ 2827
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender TDI
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 152,068 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 152,035 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 151,945 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 148,410 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 139,106 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 126,210 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017

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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RDZ 2827 is a 1994 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RDZ 2827, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was RDZ 2827 registered?

RDZ 2827 is a 1994 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI, first registered on 6 June 1994.

Is RDZ 2827 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDZ 2827 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RDZ 2827 have outstanding finance?

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