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YIW 414

1996 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,709 mi
Last recorded2,709 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIW 414
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender TDI
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 28 Jun 2025 2,709 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 1,064 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 75 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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YIW 414 is a 1996 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YIW 414, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was YIW 414 registered?

YIW 414 is a 1996 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is YIW 414 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YIW 414 shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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