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UBZ 9548

1999 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,298 mi
Last recorded101,298 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBZ 9548
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender TDI
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 101,298 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 101,248 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 100,572 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 99,779 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 98,930 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 98,871 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 91,519 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 87,253 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 85,107 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 83,870 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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UBZ 9548 is a 1999 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UBZ 9548, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UBZ 9548?

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What year was UBZ 9548 registered?

UBZ 9548 is a 1999 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI, first registered on 6 January 1999.

Is UBZ 9548 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBZ 9548 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UBZ 9548 have outstanding finance?

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