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L90 NJB

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,768 mi
Last recorded14,768 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 NJB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 14,768 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 14,752 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 14,732 miles

oil leaks engine + diff

Fail 3 Nov 2021 14,717 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leaks engine + diff

Pass 22 Oct 2020 14,701 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 14,685 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 14,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both Front Globe Seals Leaking Fluid But Not Excessively

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 14,602 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 14,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x member (6.6.6)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 14,557 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 14,489 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 14,271 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 14,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r hub seal

Pass 12 Nov 2012 13,051 miles

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

Oil leak

gear box c/member fractured

Pass 16 Nov 2011 11,115 miles

front brake pipes

o/s/f floor

o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 27 Oct 2010 9,665 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 7,683 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 7,683 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 5,623 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 5,605 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 9 May 2007 4 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 9 May 2007 4 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 99,427 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 99,386 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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 NJB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NJB, 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 NJB registered?

L90 NJB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 October 1993.

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The MOT history for L90 NJB shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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