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L46 VSM

1993 Land Rover 90

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

218,408 mi
Last recorded218,408 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover 90125,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL46 VSM
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 218,408 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 216,276 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 213,313 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 208,584 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 203,416 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 199,353 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 195,999 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 193,214 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on crossmember (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Steering system lightly rubbing front steering arm (2.1.4 (a))

front swivel hub seals both leaking

Fail 22 May 2018 193,211 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

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

Position lamp not working when brake pedal pressed (4.2.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire at injector (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on crossmember (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Steering system lightly rubbing front steering arm (2.1.4 (a))

front swivel hub seals both leaking

Pass 24 May 2017 190,139 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 189,082 miles

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 9 Mar 2016 189,082 miles

Additional braking device insecure transfer brake drum (3.6.I.1)

Ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake valve leaking under bonnet (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play hub assembly (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front prop uj worn

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 24 Mar 2015 187,571 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 187,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 183,705 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 181,159 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 178,755 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 174,427 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 161,913 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 155,145 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

handbrake lever pivot point worn

Fail 3 Apr 2008 155,143 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

handbrake lever pivot point worn

Pass 19 Apr 2007 147,610 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 147,601 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 135,400 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 90?

Based on 13,974 MOT tests across 967 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
1,508
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
967
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 394
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 361
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 320
position lamp(s) not working 318
Brake pipe excessively corroded 307
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L46 VSM is a 1993 Land Rover 90 in Red 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 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 125,895 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover 90 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 394 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L46 VSM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 90 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 33 years old, this Land Rover 90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L46 VSM registered?

L46 VSM is a 1993 Land Rover 90, first registered on 20 October 1993.

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