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L90 MNC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,925 mi
Last recorded151,925 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 151,925 miles

Slight oil leak.

Fail 17 Feb 2025 151,194 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Slight oil leak.

Pass 11 Jan 2024 150,606 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 149,730 miles

Slight oil leak.

Pass 30 Dec 2021 144,020 miles

Oil leak.

Pass 18 Dec 2020 142,915 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 17 Dec 2019 141,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 141,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 141,737 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively marked (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner hub seal leaking oil

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 136,056 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 136,056 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 134,237 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 130,923 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 130,923 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 124,583 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 120,528 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 120,527 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 MNC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MNC, 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 MNC registered?

L90 MNC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 November 1993.

Is L90 MNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 MNC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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