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L90 DOR

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

163,573 mi
Last recorded163,573 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 163,573 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 163,462 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 163,406 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded OS FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A FRAME BALL JOINT GAITER SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

Central Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint A FRAME BALL JOINT EXCESSIVE PLAY (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT SWIVEL HOUSINGS LEAKING OIL

Central MIDDLE EXHAUST HANGER RUBBER SPLIT

Front STEERING BOX HAS OIL LEAK

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

Nearside Front NSF FLOOR HOLED

Nearside Front NSF OUT RIGGER BADLY HOLED AND CORRODED

Offside Front OSF FLOOR CORRODED

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear OSR BUMP STOP MISSING

Oil leak ()

REAR HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

Rear REAR DISCS CORRODED ON OUTER FACE

Pass 6 Mar 2017 160,671 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 158,820 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 158,820 miles

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

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)

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 144,122 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 140,381 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 140,322 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 137,853 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 135,784 miles

o/s/f floor corrorded

slight play in drop arm ball joint

Pass 24 Jul 2009 129,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 122,960 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 113,588 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 100,878 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 100,878 miles

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

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.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 DOR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DOR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L90 DOR registered?

L90 DOR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 November 1993.

Is L90 DOR safe to buy?

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