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L591 KJV

1993 Land Rover 90

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

249,202 mi
Last recorded249,202 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover 90125,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL591 KJV
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 249,202 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 249,202 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 248,862 miles

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

Hand brake travel

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 248,831 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Hand brake

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 246,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub seal seepage

hand brake travel

Pass 6 Mar 2023 243,987 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear a bar ball joint boot split

pitman arm boot split

surface corrosion on under body or vehicle

Fail 6 Mar 2023 243,987 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear a bar ball joint boot split

pitman arm boot split

surface corrosion on under body or vehicle

Pass 8 Feb 2022 238,653 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 233,164 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 223,588 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 218,560 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 209,561 miles

Oil leak.

Rear brake pipes corroding. (chalked)

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Slight play in the nsf steering joint.(chalked)

Fail 25 Sep 2018 209,561 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak.

Rear brake pipes corroding. (chalked)

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Slight play in the nsf steering joint.(chalked)

Pass 27 Sep 2017 208,617 miles

Oil leak.

Osr+nsr and front to rear brake pipes corroding.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Slight play in the steering joints (chalked).

Fail 21 Sep 2017 208,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column universal joint insecure chalked. (2.1.5)

Oil leak.

Osr+nsr and front to rear brake pipes corroding.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Slight play in the steering joints (chalked).

Pass 29 Oct 2016 201,723 miles

Osf bulkhead corroding.

Osf floor pan corroding.

Osf, brake pipes to brake component corroding.

Rear chassis cross beam corroding.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Slight play in the steering universal joint.

Under side of vehicle under sealed obscuring some components.

Fail 27 Oct 2016 201,723 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Osf bulkhead corroding.

Osf floor pan corroding.

Osf, brake pipes to brake component corroding.

Rear chassis cross beam corroding.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Slight play in the steering universal joint.

Under side of vehicle under sealed obscuring some components.

Pass 8 Jan 2016 200,679 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

brake pipes corroded

engine oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2016 200,679 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

brake pipes corroded

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2015 197,628 miles

Areas of exhaust system heavily corroded

Both wipers smearing slightly

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

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

Offside wiper split but clearing

Slight play at steering wheel

Pass 7 Jan 2014 190,326 miles

Both front seat belts going mouldy

Both nearside rear seat bases loose

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

Nearside front wiper blade split but still clearing

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

Offside rear seat belt twisted so unable to check

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 190,326 miles

Both front seat belts going mouldy

Both nearside rear seat bases loose

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

Nearside front wiper blade split but still clearing

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

Offside rear seat belt twisted so unable to check

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 174,367 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

ball joint at steering box drop arm as slight play

electrical wire loose at front main line brake pipe area

fuel injector pump damp,though not any leaks at time of inspection

hazard warning and indicators appear becoming flashing fast

rear axle breather tube severed

Fail 11 Feb 2013 174,367 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

ball joint at steering box drop arm as slight play

electrical wire loose at front main line brake pipe area

fuel injector pump damp,though not any leaks at time of inspection

hazard warning and indicators appear becoming flashing fast

rear axle breather tube severed

Pass 25 Jan 2012 157,830 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 140,231 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 140,228 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 120,848 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 120,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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L591 KJV is a 1993 Land Rover 90 in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L591 KJV, 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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L591 KJV is a 1993 Land Rover 90, first registered on 16 December 1993.

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