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K90 EED

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

210,852 mi
Last recorded210,852 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK90 EED
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 210,852 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 210,847 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear BUMP STOPS MISSING

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

Offside Rear REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING

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

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

WIPERS DO NOT OPERATE PROPERL

Pass 10 Jan 2023 210,626 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 210,626 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 209,250 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 206,271 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 204,637 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 202,559 miles

Brake Pipes All Round Slight Corrosion

Front Brake Disc's Slight Corrosion

Front Outer CV Joints Slight Weaping

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 202,542 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake Pipes All Round Slight Corrosion

Front Brake Disc's Slight Corrosion

Front Outer CV Joints Slight Weaping

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 198,176 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 198,176 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 188,013 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 188,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 184,664 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

bonnet does not fully shut

Pass 21 Jun 2012 180,400 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 175,351 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 170,838 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 163,730 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 154,999 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES PERISHED SLIGHTLY

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SLIGHTLY LOW

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR

Fail 5 Apr 2007 154,999 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

both front flexi brake hoses perished slightly

brake fluid level slightly low

slight damage to drivers door mirror

Pass 25 Apr 2006 151,418 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 EED is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EED, 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 EED registered?

K90 EED is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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The MOT history for K90 EED shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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