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L90 LSV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

36,991 mi
Last recorded36,991 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 36,991 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 36,899 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 36,887 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 36,758 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 36,598 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 36,482 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 35,516 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 35,516 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 35,152 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 33,814 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 33,717 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 33,496 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 33,432 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 33,369 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 33,336 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 33,307 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 33,279 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 33,260 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 32,632 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 32,080 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 LSV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LSV, 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 LSV registered?

L90 LSV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L90 LSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 LSV shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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