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UDZ 8006

1996 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

132,226 mi
Last recorded132,226 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDZ 8006
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender TDI
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 132,226 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 126,818 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 116,706 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2023 116,670 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 106,005 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 97,137 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 96,437 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 95,569 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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UDZ 8006 is a 1996 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 87.5%.

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 UDZ 8006, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was UDZ 8006 registered?

UDZ 8006 is a 1996 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is UDZ 8006 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UDZ 8006 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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