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TDZ 8965

1995 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,236 mi
Last recorded142,236 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDZ 8965
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender TDI
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 142,236 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 139,103 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 136,535 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 136,489 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 131,557 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 126,899 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 119,763 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 115,687 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 115,346 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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TDZ 8965 is a 1995 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TDZ 8965, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TDZ 8965?

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What year was TDZ 8965 registered?

TDZ 8965 is a 1995 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI, first registered on 8 September 1995.

Is TDZ 8965 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TDZ 8965 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TDZ 8965 have outstanding finance?

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