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K90 MEB

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

152,158 mi
Last recorded152,158 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2009
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2009 152,158 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Rear chassis slightly corroeded

Slight corrosion to o/s/f floorpan

Fail 21 Oct 2009 152,063 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Rear chassis slightly corroeded

Slight corrosion to o/s/f floorpan

Pass 8 Oct 2008 140,646 miles

very bad oil leak from engine

Fail 8 Oct 2008 140,646 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

very bad oil leak from engine

Fail 26 Aug 2008 139,741 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Centre Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

rear no plate lamp insecure

Pass 29 Aug 2007 132,943 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 132,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 128,233 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 128,223 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 MEB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 MEB, 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 MEB registered?

K90 MEB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 January 1993.

Is K90 MEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K90 MEB shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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