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L90 PNW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

182,653 mi
Last recorded182,653 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 182,653 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold to down pipe joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Forward steering rod ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyres - Uneven tread wear.

Pass 21 Aug 2025 181,901 miles

Front Tyres - Uneven tread wear.

Fail 21 Aug 2025 181,900 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyres - Uneven tread wear.

Pass 22 Aug 2024 179,609 miles

Power steering pump drive belt slack.

Pass 14 Sep 2023 178,791 miles

Front Bumper corrosion.

Nearside Front Floor corroded & holed (above outrigger).

Fail 14 Sep 2023 178,791 miles

Front Bumper corrosion.

Nearside Front Floor corroded & holed (above outrigger).

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 178,240 miles

Offside Rear Tyre - Uneven tread wear.

Offside Wiper deteriorating.

Rear Exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 17 Aug 2021 175,758 miles

Offside Front Inner brake pad wear.

Offside Front Rear of inner wheel arch - corrosion.

Offside Rear Brake disk corrosion.

Fail 17 Aug 2021 175,758 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner brake pad wear.

Offside Front Rear of inner wheel arch - corrosion.

Offside Rear Brake disk corrosion.

Fail 14 Aug 2021 175,678 miles

Fuel system component leaking Union rear of fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine oil cap insecure

Front brake discs slightly corroded inner faces

Main shaft from steering box has play

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and damaged on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded on the faces

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Main steering arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 161,504 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 156,087 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 156,087 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dipped beam and main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 147,510 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 147,072 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 142,553 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 137,832 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 136,118 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 136,118 miles

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp unable to switch on lights to test foglight. (1.3.2f)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 133,212 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil pressure switch area leaking

various oil leaks

Pass 21 Aug 2013 124,008 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 119,149 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 PNW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 PNW, 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 PNW registered?

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

Is L90 PNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 PNW shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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