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K90 HOB

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,038 mi
Last recorded130,038 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK90 HOB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 130,038 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 130,020 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 129,749 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 129,748 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 129,504 miles

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

wear in rear axle top ball joint

Fail 19 Dec 2016 129,504 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering locking device insecure steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1g)

wear in rear axle top ball joint

Pass 16 Dec 2015 128,662 miles

slight play in rear axle ball joint

Pass 8 Dec 2014 127,786 miles

some play in panhard rod bush

some play in steering box

Fail 9 Dec 2013 127,227 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 127,227 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 126,579 miles

front brake hoses need securing

o/s seat belt buckle needs moving next to seat

Fail 7 Jan 2013 126,579 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake hoses need securing

o/s seat belt buckle needs moving next to seat

Pass 11 Nov 2011 82,070 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 82,219 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 82,219 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

oil leak from offside rear brake drum

Pass 19 Oct 2006 78,771 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 74,262 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 74,262 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 HOB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HOB, 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 HOB registered?

K90 HOB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 January 1993.

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The MOT history for K90 HOB shows 18 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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