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L90 TCB

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,240 mi
Last recorded142,240 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2025 142,240 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four road wheels (5.2.3 (f))

steering feels slightly heavy

Fail 7 Sep 2025 142,240 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working replaced bulb (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four road wheels (5.2.3 (f))

steering feels slightly heavy

Pass 14 Mar 2024 142,243 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 143,135 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 142,243 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 142,240 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 131,817 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 117,026 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 112,165 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 111,521 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front registration plate mounted on dashboard

Pass 2 Feb 2016 110,611 miles

Nearside rear side and stop light works intermitantly

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 109,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front swivel joints leaking

Pass 12 Feb 2015 109,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front swivel joints leaking

Pass 28 Feb 2014 109,126 miles

Both Rear Tyres are starting to perish on inner edges close to wheel rim

N/S/R bump stop poorly repaired but still in place

Fail 26 Feb 2014 109,126 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Both Rear Tyres are starting to perish on inner edges close to wheel rim

N/S/R bump stop poorly repaired but still in place

Pass 11 Feb 2013 107,703 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 105,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

offside front large knuckle joint oil leak apparent almost to excess

Fail 22 Feb 2012 105,609 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

offside front large knuckle joint oil leak apparent almost to excess

Pass 15 Feb 2011 102,957 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 97,930 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 95,085 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 89,711 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 83,404 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 76,972 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 TCB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TCB, 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 TCB registered?

L90 TCB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 December 1993.

Is L90 TCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 TCB shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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