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K90 BGM

1993 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,126 mi
Last recorded93,126 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2014
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK90 BGM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2014 93,126 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 91,645 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 90,398 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 89,132 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 87,521 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 87,521 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 86,850 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 86,857 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 85,698 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 85,968 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 85,563 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 85,282 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

both nearside tyres cracking slightly

drivers door hinge mounting points cracked

front bumper damaged

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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K90 BGM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,574 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K90 BGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 33 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K90 BGM registered?

K90 BGM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 1993.

Is K90 BGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K90 BGM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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