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L490 LFO

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

110,197 mi
Last recorded110,197 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL490 LFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 110,197 miles

Nearside Front Hub seal weeping

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

Offside Front Floor holed and corroded but not yet encroaching into prescribed

Offside Front Hub seal weeping

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2026 110,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Cable snapped (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Hub seal weeping

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

Offside Front Floor holed and corroded but not yet encroaching into prescribed

Offside Front Hub seal weeping

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 108,810 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 107,387 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 May 2024 107,371 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 106,255 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 104,661 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 104,661 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail a frame securing bolt broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 103,348 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 101,651 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 101,650 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded To calipers both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 100,726 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front and rear shockers corroded

surface rust on all brake pipes

Fail 30 Apr 2019 100,717 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front and rear shockers corroded

surface rust on all brake pipes

Pass 5 Mar 2018 99,743 miles

some corrosion on rear crossmember

Fail 2 Mar 2018 99,738 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play on drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

some corrosion on rear crossmember

Pass 9 Jan 2017 99,538 miles

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

surface cracks n/s/rear tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2015 99,411 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 99,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 99,323 miles

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 18 Oct 2013 97,656 miles

small surface cracks o/s/front tyre inner/outer sidewall no cords showing

Pass 3 Oct 2012 97,388 miles

small cracks o/s/front tyre no cords showing

Pass 7 Oct 2011 97,176 miles

centre exhaust rubber split

nearside rear bump stop missing

steering box drop arm joint has gaitor missing

Fail 28 Sep 2011 97,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust rubber split

nearside rear bump stop missing

steering box drop arm joint has gaitor missing

Pass 12 Oct 2010 96,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 90,297 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 95,051 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 95,049 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Propshaft component defective

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front wheel is different width to all other wheels

Pass 25 Sep 2008 92,511 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 92,511 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 87,342 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 87,338 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 81,580 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 81,580 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 75,174 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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L490 LFO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 L490 LFO, 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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L490 LFO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 October 1993.

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