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L90 HLB

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,779 mi
Last recorded130,779 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 HLB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 130,779 miles

Front slight play in swivel pins and bushes both sides

Pass 15 Aug 2025 129,638 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides slight play in swivel pins (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2025 129,631 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt as marked (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides slight play in swivel pins (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 128,155 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 126,926 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 124,271 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 121,368 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 119,596 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 116,438 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 116,434 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear stop/tail light bulb fitted incorrectly

Pass 14 Sep 2018 113,213 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 113,199 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 113,129 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 HLB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HLB, 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 HLB registered?

L90 HLB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 1993.

Is L90 HLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 HLB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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