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Land Rover 90 Defender MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Land Rover 90 Defender. Check any 90 Defender by registration number below.

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72.7%

Avg Pass Rate

-14.7%

vs Land Rover Avg

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Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Land Rover 90 Defender — MOT Reliability Overview

The Land Rover 90 Defender has an average MOT pass rate of 72.7%, which is 14.7 percentage points below the Land Rover brand average of 87.4%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your 90 Defender on the road.

Before buying a used Land Rover 90 Defender, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Land Rover 90 Defender performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 11 vehicles

72.7%Average
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Mileage at 5yr

138k mi

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Compare MOT reliability across Land Rover models.

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81.3% pass rate

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91.7% pass rate

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90.3% pass rate

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92.2% pass rate

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92.3% pass rate

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87.5% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Land Rover 90 Defender

Land Rover 90 Defender — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Land Rover 90 Defender MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Land Rover 90 Defender?
The average MOT pass rate for the Land Rover 90 Defender is 72.7% compared to the Land Rover average of 87.4%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Land Rover 90 Defender?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Land Rover 90 Defender reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 72.7%, the Land Rover 90 Defender is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Land Rover 90 Defender?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Land Rover 90 Defender?
Typical mileage for the Land Rover 90 Defender: 137,802 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 90 Defender to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Land Rover 90 Defender's MOT History

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