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L90 GEF

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

144,693 mi
Last recorded144,693 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 144,693 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 143,963 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 143,208 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 142,780 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 142,097 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 140,503 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

corrosion on chassis at rear

o/s/r bump stop missing

rear brake discs pitted and pads wearing low

rear shockers top dustcovers insecure

Pass 8 Jul 2014 137,477 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

o/s/r bump stop missing

small crack on front number plate

Fail 7 Jul 2014 137,476 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

o/s/r bump stop missing

small crack on front number plate

Pass 19 Jul 2013 134,735 miles

Various points on underside corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2011 132,282 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2010 131,077 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 129,183 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 127,850 miles

Chassis starting to corrode

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 126,734 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 123,305 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 GEF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GEF, 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 GEF registered?

L90 GEF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 November 1993.

Is L90 GEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 GEF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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