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RDZ 5266

1994 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

24,057 mi
Last recorded24,057 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDZ 5266
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender TDI
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 24,057 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 23,987 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 21,087 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 18,415 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 6,865 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 6,845 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 2,674 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 2,631 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 102,781 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 102,781 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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RDZ 5266 is a 1994 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 5266, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was RDZ 5266 registered?

RDZ 5266 is a 1994 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI, first registered on 29 June 1994.

Is RDZ 5266 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDZ 5266 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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