Land Rover 90 4c Reg Dt Diese MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 36 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 44.4%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Land Rover 90 4c Reg Dt Diese MOT Reliability Overview
The Land Rover 90 4c Reg Dt Diese is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 36 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 0 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 55.6% and a failure rate of 44.4%, which is slightly below the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Land Rover 90 4c Reg Dt Diese earns a "Below Average" reliability rating. The average Land Rover 90 4c Reg Dt Diese presents for MOT with approximately 115,254 miles on the clock.
The most common MOT failure for the Land Rover 90 4c Reg Dt Diese is Suspension, affecting 41.7% of all tests. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. The second most common issue is Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment at 30.6%. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment rounds out the top three at 25.0%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 80.6% | 29 |
| 2 | Suspension | 52.8% | 19 |
| 3 | Brakes | 27.8% | 10 |
| 4 | Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems | 11.2% | 4 |
| 5 | Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions | 11.1% | 4 |
| 6 | Steering | 11.1% | 4 |
| 7 | Tyres | 11.1% | 4 |
| 8 | Registration Plates And Vin | 8.3% | 3 |
| 9 | Body, Chassis, Structure | 8.3% | 3 |
| 10 | Road Wheels | 5.6% | 2 |
| 11 | Towbars | 2.8% | 1 |
| 12 | Driver's View Of The Road | 2.8% | 1 |
| 13 | Noise, Emissions And Leaks | 2.8% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 115,254 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps & Electrical | 6.99 | 80.6% | 29 |
| Suspension | 4.58 | 52.8% | 19 |
| Brakes | 2.41 | 27.8% | 10 |
| Emissions & Exhaust | 0.96 | 11.1% | 4 |
| Steering | 0.96 | 11.1% | 4 |
| Tyres | 0.96 | 11.1% | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 0.96 | 11.2% | 4 |
| Registration Plates and VIN | 0.72 | 8.3% | 3 |
| Body & Structure | 0.72 | 8.3% | 3 |
| Wheels | 0.48 | 5.6% | 2 |
| Towbars | 0.24 | 2.8% | 1 |
| Visibility | 0.24 | 2.8% | 1 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.24 | 2.8% | 1 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Land Rover 90 4c Reg Dt Diese has 115,254 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Land Rover 90 4c Reg Dt Diese has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 3.85% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is better than average.
About Land Rover 90 4c Reg Dt Diese MOT Data
The Land Rover 90 4c Reg Dt Diese is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 36 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 0 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 55.6% and a failure rate of 44.4%, which is slightly below the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Land Rover 90 4c Reg Dt Diese owners, these results suggest average reliability — some preparation before MOT can improve pass chances. Focus your pre-MOT checks on suspension and lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific 90 4c Reg Dt Diese is likely to perform.
Suspension — 41.7% of failures
Suspension issues account for 41.7% of MOT failures on the Land Rover 90 4c Reg Dt Diese. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 30.6% of failures
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 30.6% of MOT failures on the Land Rover 90 4c Reg Dt Diese. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 25.0% of failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 25.0% of MOT failures on the Land Rover 90 4c Reg Dt Diese. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Land Rover 90 4c Reg Dt Diese?
Based on 36 (based on limited data) MOT tests in our database, the Land Rover 90 4c Reg Dt Diese has an overall pass rate of 55.6% (44.4% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Land Rover 90 4c Reg Dt Diese?
The top 3 reasons a Land Rover 90 4c Reg Dt Diese fails its MOT are: 1. Suspension (41.7%), 2. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (30.6%), 3. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (25.0%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Land Rover 90 4c Reg Dt Diese reliable?
With a 44.4% MOT failure rate, the 90 4c Reg Dt Diese is about average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Land Rover 90 4c Reg Dt Diese?
Based on failure data, focus on: Suspension (41.7%); Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (30.6%); Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (25.0%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.