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K90 MES

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,069 mi
Last recorded194,069 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK90 MES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 194,069 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 194,068 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2016 193,338 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 193,337 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 190,905 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 15 Oct 2015 190,904 miles

Coil spring not correctly located both front (2.4.C.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2014 190,311 miles

N/s body corroded

N/s/f & O/s/f brake pipes corroded

N/s/f coil spring slightly displaced

Rear cross beam corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2013 187,978 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 179,161 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 166,459 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge very close to legal limit

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 30 Sep 2009 159,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 159,641 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 154,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 146,432 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 3 Dec 2007 146,432 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 143,103 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 143,103 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2005 134,567 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 MES is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol 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 MES, 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 MES registered?

K90 MES is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 February 1993.

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