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90 XS

2004 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

215,619 mi
Last recorded215,619 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration90 XS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 215,619 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 208,014 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2025 207,856 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working always on with just normal lights (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 200,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 194,324 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 194,283 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 186,190 miles

Near side & off side front swivel hubs leaking slightly fluid

Oil leak, but not excessive

Rear bumper / toe bar bracket corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2021 176,781 miles

Both front swivel hubs leaking slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering arm has play

Fail 24 Mar 2021 176,781 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front swivel hubs leaking slightly

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering arm has play

Pass 18 Mar 2020 170,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 170,574 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Obscured by rope (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Obscured by steps (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 161,108 miles

Condensation in near side indicator side repeater lens

Front brake discs wearing thin

Near side head lamp bulb only 50% working

Rear tow bar corroded & electrical connection plug showing corrosion at pins

Various oil leaks

Pass 20 Mar 2018 150,626 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 142,232 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Mar 2017 142,232 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 136,986 miles

Horn sounds slightly harsh

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 136,986 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn sounds slightly harsh

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 130,313 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 130,313 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 125,236 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 115,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2013 115,163 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 103,121 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 102,961 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 88,129 miles

Front exhaust pipe mounting missing.

Offside and nearside front seat belts webbing damaged /fraying.

Rear brake discs corroded /pitted.

Rear brake hoses perished soaking in diff oil.

Slight play in steering u/js.

Fail 8 Mar 2011 88,123 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front exhaust pipe mounting missing.

Offside and nearside front seat belts webbing damaged /fraying.

Rear brake discs corroded /pitted.

Rear brake hoses perished soaking in diff oil.

Slight play in steering u/js.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 70,617 miles

nearside and offside door mirror units loose

nearside and offside front seat belts damaged

strong advise! bad oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2009 57,323 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 44,573 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 31,640 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 31,640 miles

Nearside Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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 XS is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XS, 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.

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90 XS is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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