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L90 TAH

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

166,567 mi
Last recorded166,567 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 166,567 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 165,595 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 164,173 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 163,863 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 163,539 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 162,934 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 162,035 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 162,029 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Rear silencer (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 159,158 miles

Rear indicators faded, not considered excessive

Pass 2 Feb 2015 156,002 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear indicators dis-coloured

Pass 5 Feb 2014 152,650 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 151,050 miles

Rear side and stop lights converted to L E D bulbs.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 149,865 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 141,742 miles

Noted recently plated by offside front radius arm & nearside rear radius arm.

Pass 11 Sep 2009 135,676 miles

on reassesment of front brake pad movement have passed vehicle on performace advise customer to take vehicle to main dealer for checking as in my opinion movement of pad is slightly excessive.

Fail 11 Sep 2009 135,653 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 129,660 miles

Slight play in front prop, rear U/J.

Pass 21 Sep 2007 124,474 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 124,474 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 119,436 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 114,120 miles

slight oil leak on steering box

Fail 17 Oct 2005 114,106 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm which is adjustable, is loose in its adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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 TAH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TAH, 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 TAH registered?

L90 TAH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 November 1993.

Is L90 TAH safe to buy?

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