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SDZ 8754

1995 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI

Red Diesel 48cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,750 mi
Last recorded158,750 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDZ 8754
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender TDI
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine48cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 158,750 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 151,838 miles
Fail 3 May 2025 151,554 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 144,320 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 135,452 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 135,235 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 125,911 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 108,605 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 100,599 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017
Fail 15 Feb 2017 90,970 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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SDZ 8754 is a 1995 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI in Red with a 48cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SDZ 8754, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SDZ 8754?

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What year was SDZ 8754 registered?

SDZ 8754 is a 1995 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI, first registered on 17 March 1995.

Is SDZ 8754 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDZ 8754 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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