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90 MD

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

100,172 mi
Last recorded100,172 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration90 MD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 100,172 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 99,477 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 98,618 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 98,618 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2022 97,103 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 96,380 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 95,332 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 94,715 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 93,608 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 92,050 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 91,471 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 90,894 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 89,450 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 86,635 miles

rear shock bushes worn

steering box damp

Pass 3 Oct 2012 822,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front swivels leak

Pass 3 Oct 2011 76,020 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2011 75,814 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2010 63,366 miles

rear brake discs surfaces slightly corroded.

Pass 15 Feb 2010 59,219 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 59,218 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 48,095 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 32,807 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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90 MD is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2004 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 81,117 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 90 MD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 22 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 90 MD?

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What year was 90 MD registered?

90 MD is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 October 2004.

Is 90 MD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 90 MD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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