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L90 BMA

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,796 mi
Last recorded103,796 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 BMA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 103,796 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 102,325 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 94,482 miles

Front Both axle seals slight weep

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 94,482 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both axle seals slight weep

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 87,368 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 84,307 miles

Nearside Centre floor is starting to corrode

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

Fail 20 May 2020 84,306 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Centre floor is starting to corrode

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 81,365 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 81,365 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated Oil leaking from axle seal (1.1.13 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 78,130 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 78,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2017 77,635 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 77,635 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 77,612 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 77,612 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 76,860 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2013 76,860 miles

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 75,808 miles

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

o/s/f hub seal slight leak

steering box damp

Pass 8 Oct 2011 74,640 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front hub has slight leak

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2011 74,640 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front hub has slight leak

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2010 73,797 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2009 72,777 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 72,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 70,553 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 70,553 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 68,713 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 68,713 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

offside rear brake does not appear to be working correctly

Pass 2 Oct 2006 66,195 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 63,942 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 63,942 miles

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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 BMA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BMA, 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 BMA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 1993.

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