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L80 JWT

1993 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,349 mi
Last recorded182,349 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies108,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 JWT
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender Turbo Dies
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2026 182,349 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 180,351 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 179,530 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 179,505 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 179,505 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 179,505 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 178,311 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 177,672 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 177,649 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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L80 JWT is a 1993 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 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 L80 JWT, 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 L80 JWT registered?

L80 JWT is a 1993 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies, first registered on 17 August 1993.

Is L80 JWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L80 JWT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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