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L90 EDK

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

184,413 mi
Last recorded184,413 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 EDK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 184,413 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 184,415 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 184,301 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 183,542 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 181,264 miles

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

o/s n/s front outriger slight corrosion

Fail 23 Mar 2016 181,264 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s n/s front outriger slight corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2015 179,072 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 179,072 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 179,021 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 179,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 173,986 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 169,842 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both front seat belts have damage to webbing, replacement advised

n/s headlight has no definate beam pattern

Pass 23 Oct 2010 166,545 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 164,168 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN.

Pass 24 Oct 2008 161,804 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 158,989 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 156,329 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 EDK is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EDK, 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 EDK registered?

L90 EDK is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 December 1993.

Is L90 EDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 EDK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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