£9,688 • £6,000 - £8,000
1998 Land Rover 90 Defender TDi
United Kingdom • 10 Dec 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1994 Land Rover Defender 90 TDi, registered in 1998, features a 2.5-litre turbo-diesel engine and has had three former keepers. It boasts an advisory-free MOT valid until October 2026, along with a history of 22 MOTs and 13 service stamps, plus recent repairs and a host of desirable accessories.
Condition
6
The car has had recent works including outriggers, shock absorbers, prop shaft joint, fuel tank filler pipe, and brake hoses, suggesting some wear and tear but also recent maintenance. The description mentions 'moderate wear' on the exterior, interior, and/or wheels. It also notes some reconditioning is required. These points align with a 'Good' condition rating.
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Manual
Transmission:
SALLDVA67VA136410
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
R230SKH
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Advisory free MOT; 300TDi 2.5-litre turbo-diesel engine; only three former keepers The Defender 90 TDi of the mid-1990s is widely regarded as the sweet spot of Land Rover’s legendary off-road line.
Powered by the robust 300TDi 2.5-litre turbo-diesel engine, it offered improved reliability, torque and economy over earlier models, while retaining the rugged simplicity that made the Defender famous.
This 1994 example combines short-wheelbase agility with go-anywhere ability, equally at home tackling muddy tracks, farm duties or classic car shows.
With its utilitarian charm, distinctive boxy styling and cult following, the 90 TDi remains one of the most desirable Defenders – practical, tough and increasingly collectible.
First registered in June 1998 and the current advisory free MOT certificate is valid till October 2026.
The paperwork includes 22 old MOTs, 13 service stamps and invoices from 2001 for repairs and services.
Recent works include two tubular outriggers, rea...
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£2,180
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£27,335
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£182,941
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Oct 28 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
155,956 miles
Registration Date
1998-06-30
MOT History
Passed
On Oct 29 2025 with 155,956 miles
Failed
On Mar 28 2025 with 155,946 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Tubular outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front prop, rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed
On May 05 2023 with 155,394 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Fuel tank mounting corroded but not seriously weakened
Failed
On Apr 20 2023 with 155,384 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Fuel tank mounting corroded but not seriously weakened
Passed
On Jun 04 2021 with 154,879 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed
On Jun 04 2021 with 154,879 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Passed
On Jan 21 2020 with 154,406 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front swivel housing leak
- Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Failed
On Jan 20 2020 with 154,406 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Upper 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))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front swivel housing leak
- Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jan 24 2019 with 152,272 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed
On Jan 11 2019 with 152,210 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jan 09 2018 with 147,930 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Behind Coil Spring (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Behind Coil Spring (6.1.A.1)
- Central Body has slight corrosion Behind Battery Tray Box (6.1.B.2)
- Both Output Seal Leaking
- Oil Around General Underside Of Engine
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Both Swivel Housing Seals Leaking
Passed
On Jan 28 2017 with 143,985 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Behind Coil Spring (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Behind Coil Spring (6.1.A.1)
- Central Body has slight corrosion Nearside Battery Tray Box (6.1.B.2)
- Both Diff Input Seals Leaking
- Excessive Amount of Oil Around Engine Area
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
- Both Swivel Housing Seals Leaking
Failed
On Jan 23 2017 with 143,972 miles
There were 14 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Centre (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Central Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 'A' Frame (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis Rail (6.1.A.1)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Behind Coil Spring (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Behind Coil Spring (6.1.A.1)
- Central Body has slight corrosion Nearside Battery Tray Box (6.1.B.2)
- Both Diff Input Seals Leaking
- Excessive Amount of Oil Around Engine Area
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
- Both Swivel Housing Seals Leaking
Passed
On Jan 20 2016 with 139,357 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm pivot bush (2.4.G.2)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer body rusted (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Failed
On Jan 13 2015 with 133,201 miles
There were 15 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
- Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Passed
On Jan 13 2015 with 133,201 miles
There were 12 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On Jan 24 2014 with 126,527 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Failed
On Jan 15 2014 with 126,491 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Jan 25 2013 with 120,570 miles
Failed
On Jan 24 2013 with 120,553 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On Jan 24 2012 with 115,251 miles
Failed
On Jan 20 2012 with 115,160 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
- Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory:
- Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Failed
On Jan 29 2011 with 109,215 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
User Entered:
- N/S Mirror Cracked
- N/S Rear Bump Stop Missing
- Oil leak
Passed
On Jan 29 2011 with 109,215 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
User Entered:
- N/S Mirror Cracked
- N/S Rear Bump Stop Missing
- Oil leak
Passed
On Jan 29 2010 with 103,320 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
User Entered:
- nearside rear bump stop missing
- nearside mirror glass cracked not affecting view to rear
- slight engine oil leak
- slight gearbox oil leak
Failed
On Jan 28 2010 with 103,297 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
User Entered:
- nearside rear bump stop missing
- nearside mirror glass cracked not affecting view to rear
- slight engine oil leak
- slight gearbox oil leak
Passed
On Oct 24 2008 with 93,509 miles
Passed
On Oct 29 2007 with 88,203 miles
Passed
On Jun 01 2006 with 78,387 miles
Passed
On May 25 2005 with 68,122 miles
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