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K90 DSL

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

156,875 mi
Last recorded156,875 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK90 DSL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 156,875 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 156,841 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 156,524 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 156,518 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 156,411 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 156,410 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Front (pair) swivel joints have slight weep of oil

Gear oil leak

Pitman arm ball joint has play

Pass 15 Jul 2014 155,299 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 153,772 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Jul 2013 153,771 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 141,271 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 141,271 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 129,444 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 127,593 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 124,401 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 118,186 miles

leak on n/s/f hub

Pass 24 Jul 2008 112,739 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 106,862 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 101,612 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 95,784 miles

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 DSL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DSL, 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.

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What year was K90 DSL registered?

K90 DSL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 June 1993.

Is K90 DSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K90 DSL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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