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L90 AOT

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

203,286 mi
Last recorded203,286 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 AOT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 203,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 202,629 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential oil seal leaking slightly. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 202,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential oil seal leaking slightly. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 200,944 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 200,942 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 200,488 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 200,485 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 199,627 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (1.1.3 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

chassis starting to show corrosion

Fail 6 Apr 2022 199,627 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (1.1.3 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

chassis starting to show corrosion

Fail 22 Mar 2022 199,626 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Front and rear chassis has surface corrosion

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 199,492 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (1.1.3 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Fail 25 Mar 2021 199,492 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (1.1.3 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 26 Sep 2019 198,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front top spring mounting bolt missing

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s/front swivel joint leaking oil slightly

Fail 12 Sep 2019 198,736 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking injector leak off pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top nut loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top nut loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front top spring mounting bolt missing

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s/front swivel joint leaking oil slightly

Pass 4 Sep 2018 196,986 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 193,903 miles

advise corrosion on both rear chassis legs

advise slight play in steering box

Fail 30 Aug 2017 193,808 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member both sides (6.6.6)

advise corrosion on rear of chassis both sides

Pass 20 Sep 2016 191,083 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 185,449 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 185,385 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolts loose (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 177,210 miles

offside gearbox mounting broken

Fail 27 Aug 2014 177,096 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside gearbox mounting broken

Pass 16 Aug 2013 167,213 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

wiper linkage worn

Fail 9 Aug 2013 167,065 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 20 Jul 2012 162,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

stoplights slightly dim

towing electric socket damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2011 160,687 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 152,621 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 152,555 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 148,669 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 148,509 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 145,690 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 145,685 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 139,613 miles

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2005 135,060 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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L90 AOT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 L90 AOT, 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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L90 AOT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 September 1993.

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