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L190 LAO

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,953 mi
Last recorded130,953 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL190 LAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 130,953 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

underside of vehicle covered in under seal

Fail 8 Nov 2023 130,949 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

underside of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 24 Oct 2022 129,784 miles

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

Lower the whole underneath of vehicle has been heavily wax oiled not able to see fully metal fatigue but all seems to be solid

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tire has cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tire has cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 126,909 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 126,885 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 125,143 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 125,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

rear suspension bump stops missing.

Pass 26 Apr 2018 123,155 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 122,750 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 121,634 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 120,181 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 119,764 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 117,231 miles

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

n/s/f cv joint has slight mist of oil on hub assembly

o/s/f wiper blade slightly torn

Fail 8 Dec 2011 117,227 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/f cv joint has slight mist of oil on hub assembly

o/s/f wiper blade slightly torn

Fail 8 Nov 2011 117,227 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear exhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2008 114,098 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 114,086 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 113,537 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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L190 LAO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 L190 LAO, 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 L190 LAO registered?

L190 LAO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 November 1993.

Is L190 LAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L190 LAO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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