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J657 LAF

1992 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,837 mi
Last recorded182,837 miles
Recorded on15 May 2009
Typical for 1992 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies87,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ657 LAF
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender Turbo Dies
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2009 182,837 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 172,626 miles

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

n/s/f hub leaking

all U/J joints are in need of replacement

Fail 3 May 2008 172,626 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/f hub leaking

all U/J joints are in need of replacement

Pass 25 Apr 2007 155,956 miles

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

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

fuel tank damp

n/s/f hub seal leaking

Pass 12 Apr 2006 138,153 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 138,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

near side rear tyre has inner side wall damage not deep enough to reach cords or ply .but still advise change.

slight fraying on off side front seat belt webbing.

How Reliable is the Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies?

Based on 1,240 MOT tests across 239 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
1,885
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
239
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 17
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12
fog lamp not working 10
registration plate deteriorated 8
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
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J657 LAF is a 1992 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 87,948 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J657 LAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 34 years old, this Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J657 LAF is a 1992 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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