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K990 JRA

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,058 mi
Last recorded141,058 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK990 JRA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2025 141,058 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 140,089 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 139,262 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CORROSION PROTECTIVE LAYER STARTED TO COME OFF (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 138,437 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 137,396 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 135,268 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 132,485 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 129,255 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 127,107 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 122,439 miles

atten wiper parking

rear tyres perishing

Pass 29 Jul 2014 118,576 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 29 Jul 2013 116,742 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 112,089 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 108,701 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 106,750 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 105,058 miles

dampness around offside rear brake back plate

nearside front hub seal leaking

nearside front outer side light inop

nearside front tyre worn

oil leak

play in offside front hub swivel joints

play in steering box drop link joint

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2008 101,547 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 99,440 miles

all suspension bushes perishing

both front swivell joints damp

Pass 7 Jul 2006 94,732 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 88,652 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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K990 JRA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K990 JRA, 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

How do I check the history of K990 JRA?

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What year was K990 JRA registered?

K990 JRA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 May 1993.

Is K990 JRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K990 JRA shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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