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L90 DPL

1993 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,058 mi
Last recorded178,058 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 178,058 miles

Central Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front swivel joint seeping oil

Offside Front swivel joint seeping oil

Pass 2 May 2025 174,398 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 172,435 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 170,666 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 167,937 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 164,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2021 164,973 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 162,721 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 161,239 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 161,216 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chasis leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chasis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chasis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chasis leg (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 160,581 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 159,836 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 159,836 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 157,409 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 4 May 2010 157,409 miles

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 153,998 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 153,938 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 150,505 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 148,063 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 145,636 miles

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 DPL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DPL, 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 DPL registered?

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

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