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L90 PSS

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

155,927 mi
Last recorded155,927 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 PSS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 155,927 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion all underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 151,090 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 151,086 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 142,153 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 142,138 miles

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

Side repeater not working Both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2018 141,826 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 140,947 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 139,464 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 138,492 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 135,887 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 131,358 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 126,936 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 121,599 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 118,397 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 112,867 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 110,126 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear cross member is v/rusted

slight oil leake from steering box

wiper blades staring to split

Pass 12 Mar 2008 109,294 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 109,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 107,602 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 95,394 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 PSS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PSS, 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 PSS registered?

L90 PSS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 October 1993.

Is L90 PSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 PSS shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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