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L90 CLL

1993 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

116,782 mi
Last recorded116,782 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 CLL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 116,782 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 116,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 ()

Pass 30 Nov 2023 115,465 miles

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

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

all tyre wider than body

Pass 21 Dec 2022 115,384 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels ()

Fail 21 Dec 2022 115,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels ()

Pass 1 Nov 2021 113,448 miles

All wheels protrude wheel arches slightly

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 112,943 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure Body mount corroded and hole in floor (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels ()

Pass 8 Nov 2019 112,642 miles

Offside Front Body not fully secure Drivers floor corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels ()

Fail 26 Oct 2019 112,636 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Body not fully secure Drivers floor corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels ()

Pass 27 Oct 2018 112,338 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 31 Oct 2017 111,846 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 111,846 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 111,722 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both front footwells (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 110,606 miles

Body has corrosion near side footwell

Fail 17 Oct 2015 110,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Body has corrosion near side footwell

Pass 30 Oct 2014 109,612 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 109,612 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 108,419 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 108,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 107,099 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 106,994 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 105,059 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 105,056 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 99,428 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 99,428 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 92,666 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 92,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 88,361 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 88,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

REAR BUMPER SUPPORTS HOLED AND CORRODED

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 CLL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 CLL, 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 CLL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 October 1993.

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