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L40 NSO

1993 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,728 mi
Last recorded176,728 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies108,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 NSO
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender Turbo Dies
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 176,728 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 175,093 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 175,076 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 173,402 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 171,745 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 171,717 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 170,576 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 166,945 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 165,164 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 164,592 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies?

Based on 1,240 MOT tests across 239 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
1,885
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
239
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 17
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12
fog lamp not working 10
registration plate deteriorated 8
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
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L40 NSO is a 1993 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1993 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 108,088 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L40 NSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L40 NSO registered?

L40 NSO is a 1993 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies, first registered on 2 August 1993.

Is L40 NSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L40 NSO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L40 NSO have outstanding finance?

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