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L90 PLJ

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,766 mi
Last recorded119,766 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 119,766 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

front floor pans corroded

front offside / nearside body mounts to floor pan corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2025 119,765 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working washer jet missing (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet section holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working washer jet missing (3.5 (a))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

front floor pans corroded

front offside / nearside body mounts to floor pan corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2024 118,776 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

font offside / nearside cab body mounts corroded

front offside /nearside floor pans corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2024 118,775 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet upper bulk head holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

font offside / nearside cab body mounts corroded

front offside /nearside floor pans corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2023 117,438 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

front floor pan areas corroded

front offside / nearside cab body mounts corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2022 116,226 miles

Nearside Front floorpan area corroded

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 116,204 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head areas holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front underfloor pan corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2021 112,626 miles

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

front under bonnet lower bulk head areas corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2021 112,620 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

front under bonnet lower bulk head areas corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2020 106,355 miles

front bulk head areas under bonnet corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2019 99,779 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 99,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 99,576 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 99,152 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 936,311 miles

Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S FRONT AXLE (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 97,500 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 96,891 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 95,698 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 93,914 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 92,581 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 90,307 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 87,912 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 85,640 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 83,654 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 81,721 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 PLJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PLJ, 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 PLJ registered?

L90 PLJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 November 1993.

Is L90 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 PLJ shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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