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L90 FAE

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,244 mi
Last recorded71,244 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 71,244 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 68,599 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 66,032 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 63,893 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 62,585 miles

signs of oil residue around base of engine

Pass 5 Oct 2020 61,625 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 59,777 miles

Central Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 59,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 57,995 miles

'a' frame ball joint has slight movement

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

drop arm ball joint gaiter split

o/s swivel seal leaking (not bad)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 55,902 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 55,902 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 54,159 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 52,930 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 50,917 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 47,727 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 45,043 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 42,126 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 42,126 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 39,073 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 36,895 miles

Headlamps colour is yellow

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 36,895 miles

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

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamps colour is yellow

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 34,457 miles

Front number plate slightly obscured

Pass 29 Jan 2007 30,062 miles

o/s/f hub seal leaking

Pass 11 Jan 2006 21,542 miles

reserve handbrake travel close to limits

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 FAE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FAE, 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 FAE registered?

L90 FAE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 October 1993.

Is L90 FAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 FAE shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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