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K90 MUX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

129,788 mi
Last recorded129,788 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK90 MUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 129,788 miles

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 129,788 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 126,954 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 121,791 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 119,535 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 118,099 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 116,830 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 115,656 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 114,341 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pitman arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 111,666 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front swivel /hub seal leaking slightly

Oil leak engine ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber pad slightly worn

propshaft /handbrake drum has a slight oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2017 111,666 miles

Emissions not tested due to snapped exhaust system (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front swivel /hub seal leaking slightly

Oil leak engine ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber pad slightly worn

propshaft /handbrake drum has a slight oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2016 107,406 miles

Oil leak ()

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt offside front been trapped in door lock (5.2.2a)

all tyres starting to perish and split

Fail 20 Aug 2016 107,403 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings strengthening plate area (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis area by top turret mount area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings strengthening plate area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lens white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door skin split where spare wheel fastens (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid motor inoperative (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades torn (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt offside front been trapped in door lock (5.2.2a)

all tyres starting to perish and split

Pass 12 Aug 2015 101,886 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 101,322 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 100,219 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 98,781 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010
Fail 20 Oct 2010 98,095 miles

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2009 97,047 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 96,218 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 94,619 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 94,602 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 May 2006 91,059 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 MUX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MUX, 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 MUX registered?

K90 MUX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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The MOT history for K90 MUX shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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