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Land rover 90

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 110 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

68%

Total Tests

110

Best Year

1991 (77%)

Years Covered

2

About the Land rover 90

The Land rover 90 has been tested 110 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (1991 to 1993), with an average pass rate of 68%. That's 14 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel.

Best and Worst Years

The 1991 model is the most reliable with a 77% pass rate from 60 tests. The 1993 model has the lowest at 58%. With a 19 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1991) averages 145,191 miles, while the newest (1993) averages 151,747 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Land rover brand average of 90%, the 90 is 22 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Land rover models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 2495cc)
£1,245
Road Tax
£395
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£700
Total per year£2,395
Per month£200/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 1993 details

How reliable is the Land rover 90?

vs national average-14% (82% avg)
vs Land rover brand average-22% (90% avg)
Best to worst year spread19 percentage points

Land rover 90 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
199358%50151,747 mi
199177%60145,191 mi

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