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RJI 8498

1994 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,453 mi
Last recorded113,453 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJI 8498
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender Turbo Dies
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Feb 2026 113,453 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2025 109,989 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 104,032 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 100,711 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 90,277 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 84,208 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 79,433 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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RJI 8498 is a 1994 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RJI 8498, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJI 8498 registered?

RJI 8498 is a 1994 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies, first registered on 28 February 1994.

Is RJI 8498 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJI 8498 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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