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K90 WPV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

193,377 mi
Last recorded193,377 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 193,377 miles

Chassis under sealed throughout

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

Nearside Front swivel joint slight oil leak

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop link at steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2026 193,371 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Chassis under sealed throughout

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

Nearside Front swivel joint slight oil leak

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop link at steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 184,983 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

chassis covered in underseal

Pass 11 Sep 2024 168,593 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play under steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 168,512 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 157,835 miles

Offside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 153,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 153,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 145,567 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 145,567 miles

Brake performance not tested due to steering (1.2.1 (g))

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges loom rubbing on body (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 140,610 miles

Front o/s and n/s brake pipes corroded

Front o/s and n/s front brake caliper brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front slight leak around tractor joint

damp around pas pump and steering box

some wear/play in steering shaft uj

Fail 18 Jul 2019 140,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front o/s and n/s brake pipes corroded

Front o/s and n/s front brake caliper brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front slight leak around tractor joint

Nearside headlamp loose

damp around pas pump and steering box

some wear/play in steering shaft uj

Fail 26 Mar 2019 140,537 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm ball joint rubber (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front steering arm bush worn on shock (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front one (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by rear spring on inner leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

under off truck is rusty and muddy

Offside Rear oil leaking from rear hub

Pass 7 Mar 2018 138,363 miles

Drivers floor from underneath corroded/weak

Fuel tank hanger badly corroded

Nearside Front Swivel joint slight leak

Oil leak

Passenger seat belt buckle damaged but still works as it should

Under side has a lot of corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2018 138,357 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Has a lot of up and down movement when vehicle under load (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Drivers floor from underneath corroded/weak

Fuel tank hanger badly corroded

Nearside Front Swivel joint slight leak

Oil leak

Passenger seat belt buckle damaged but still works as it should

Under side has a lot of corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2017 136,282 miles

Front Swivel joints slightly weeping

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 136,282 miles

Front Swivel joints slightly weeping

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 133,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2016 133,432 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 130,143 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 130,142 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 127,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front seat loose but secure

Offside rear cbrake drum has signs of oil leak

Steering box drop link ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Steering damper bush has play

Fail 26 Mar 2014 127,522 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front seat loose but secure

Offside rear cbrake drum has signs of oil leak

Steering box drop link ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Steering damper bush has play

Pass 5 Apr 2013 125,493 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 124,517 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 124,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ns/r tyre inner sidewall splitting

Pass 31 Mar 2011 123,031 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 121,496 miles

NS seatbelt stalk catch, part of plastic surround missing

NSR tyre sidewall perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 119,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

drop arm ball joint gaiter adrift

Fail 27 Feb 2009 119,919 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

drop arm ball joint gaiter adrift

engine stop control inoperative

n/s/f tyre pressure very low

Pass 3 Mar 2008 117,846 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

drop arm ball joint gaiter split

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

slight leak from n/s steering swivel

Fail 3 Mar 2008 117,846 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

drop arm ball joint gaiter split

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

slight leak from n/s steering swivel

Pass 22 Mar 2007 115,926 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 115,924 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

nearside mirror glass broken

Pass 27 Mar 2006 114,024 miles

Offside Rear 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 WPV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WPV, 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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K90 WPV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 January 1993.

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