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L90 HPH

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,002 mi
Last recorded100,002 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 HPH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 100,002 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 100,002 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative no tell tale (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Intermediate drop arm insecure loose at steering box (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 100,001 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 100,002 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 100,005 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 10,000 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 100,004 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 10,000 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/side rear back playe missing

o/side rear inner disc corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2011 10,000 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/side rear back playe missing

o/side rear inner disc corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2010 100,004 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 100,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

both front tyres slightly perished

hole in offside front floor

Pass 7 Oct 2009 100,207 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 100,007 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 May 2008 100,006 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 100,006 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 100,006 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 100,009 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 100,009 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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 HPH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HPH, 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 HPH registered?

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

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