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RIL 4891

1999 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,821 mi
Last recorded85,821 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIL 4891
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender TDI
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2026 85,821 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 84,520 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 84,101 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 83,676 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 81,889 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 80,044 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 78,152 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 76,004 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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RIL 4891 is a 1999 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 100%.

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 RIL 4891, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RIL 4891?

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What year was RIL 4891 registered?

RIL 4891 is a 1999 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI, first registered on 25 March 1999.

Is RIL 4891 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIL 4891 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RIL 4891 have outstanding finance?

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