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L90 DLK

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

47,674 mi
Last recorded47,674 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 47,674 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 47,674 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 47,654 miles

some corrosion to all outriggers not redeucing strength

Fail 19 Oct 2023 47,654 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

some corrosion to all outriggers not redeucing strength

Pass 30 Sep 2022 47,500 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 47,500 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 47,361 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 47,361 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 46,556 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber perished at chassis mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

steering box drop arm some play

Fail 23 Sep 2020 46,556 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber perished at chassis mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

steering box drop arm some play

Pass 2 Oct 2019 46,506 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt at drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 46,506 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt at drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 45,627 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 44,824 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 44,824 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 44,314 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 43,593 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 42,243 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 40,725 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 40,725 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 38,659 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 38,659 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 37,297 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

ns hub seals weeping

Fail 14 Sep 2011 37,297 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

ns hub seals weeping

Pass 13 Sep 2010 35,037 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 167,895 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 167,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 159,499 miles

both front inner wing metel brake pipes corroded

both front inner wing panels corroded

engine has oil leaks

nearside front tyre on 2mm and worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear bump stop missing

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 7 Aug 2007 159,494 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front inner wing metel brake pipes slight corrosion

both front inner wing panels corroded

engine has oil leaks

nearside front tyre on 2mm and worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear bump stop missing

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 8 Aug 2006 151,667 miles

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

both outter sill panels corroded

nearside track rod end dust cover split

Fail 8 Aug 2006 151,667 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both outter sill panels corroded

nearside track rod end dust cover split

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 DLK is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 DLK, 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 DLK registered?

L90 DLK is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 September 1993.

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The MOT history for L90 DLK shows 31 tests with a 58.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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