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L90 BWB

1993 Land Rover Defender

Maroon Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

100,009 mi
Last recorded100,009 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 BWB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 100,009 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 100,009 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 100,007 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 99,326 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 98,359 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 98,051 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 96,371 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 96,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Al joint boots (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 84,710 miles

It's a Landrover

Pass 1 Aug 2016 74,286 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 74,284 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking out of Master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2015 72,196 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 66,900 miles

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

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

handbrake warning light not working

Pass 21 May 2013 62,435 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 62,295 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

corosion to frontcenter crossmembers both sides marked chalk

Pass 22 May 2012 56,737 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 53,319 miles

front and rear suspension rusting

rear discs rusting

underside rusting

Pass 24 Jul 2009 46,209 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 46,189 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 28,732 miles

os rear disc poor

surface corrosion to chassis

corrosion to brake pipes

movement drop arm joint

Pass 27 Jul 2007 22,041 miles

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

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

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

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

general rusting on underbody and chassis

Pass 2 Aug 2006 20,406 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 20,405 miles

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

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

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

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 BWB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Maroon with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BWB, 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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What year was L90 BWB registered?

L90 BWB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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