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GHZ 1809

1993 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

203,755 mi
Last recorded203,755 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies108,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHZ 1809
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender Turbo Dies
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 203,755 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 202,352 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 196,806 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 196,804 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission HUB SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission HUB SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON AT DASH

DUST COVER FROM DROP ARM TORN

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive HUB SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 191,471 miles

BRAKE LIGHT WARING LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive HUB SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive HUB SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive AT GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 191,461 miles

Fuel system component leaking AT ENGINE (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play AT DROP ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

BRAKE LIGHT WARING LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive HUB SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive HUB SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive AT GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 89,950 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 86,727 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 181,775 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 181,673 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 117,609 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 172,215 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 55,370 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 48,612 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 43,404 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 43,404 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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GHZ 1809 is a 1993 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1993 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 108,088 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 GHZ 1809, 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 33 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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GHZ 1809 is a 1993 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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