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VDZ 1858

1996 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,656 mi
Last recorded115,656 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDZ 1858
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender TDI
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 115,656 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 113,661 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 113,654 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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VDZ 1858 is a 1996 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VDZ 1858, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was VDZ 1858 registered?

VDZ 1858 is a 1996 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI, first registered on 17 April 1996.

Is VDZ 1858 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDZ 1858 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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