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L90 TYE

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,379 mi
Last recorded190,379 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 TYE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 190,379 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

steering box damp /but not leaking at time of test

Pass 26 Feb 2025 189,567 miles

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

Tow bar electrics socket damaged however still functions

front tyres 19 years old / rear tyres 20 years old

steering box damp / no leak found during test

Fail 26 Feb 2025 189,567 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tow bar electrics socket damaged however still functions

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front tyres 19 years old / rear tyres 20 years old

steering box damp / no leak found during test

Pass 11 Mar 2024 188,965 miles

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

Tow bar electrics socket damaged however still functions

all tyres over 10 years old

steering box damp / no leak found during test

Pass 9 Mar 2023 188,371 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tow bar electrics socket damaged however still functions.

Fail 9 Mar 2023 188,365 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tow bar electrics socket damaged however still functions.

Fail 21 Feb 2023 188,360 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Two bar electrics wiring socket damaged however a socket can still be plugged in.

Pass 3 Feb 2022 187,781 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower jockey arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres 10 years old

Pass 16 Feb 2021 187,359 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front jockey arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres over 10 years old

both front hub seals leaking / past service standards / advise replacement

Fail 10 Feb 2021 187,359 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front jockey arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres over 10 years old

both front hub seals leaking / past service standards / advise replacement

Pass 29 Jan 2020 187,192 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive both front hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 187,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mounting support bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive both front hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 186,706 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 186,197 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 185,385 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

body support bracket (nearside mid chassis) has excessive corrosion

Fail 17 Jan 2017 185,385 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

body support bracket (nearside mid chassis) has excessive corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2016 184,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 184,838 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 184,196 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 184,193 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 183,339 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front hub oil seal weeping slightly

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 16 Jan 2013 182,014 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front hub seals weaping slightly

nearside front step bent

Pass 21 Dec 2011 180,859 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front hub oil seal weeping slightly

Pass 19 Oct 2010 179,368 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

slight drive clonk noted on brake road test

Pass 21 Oct 2009 175,133 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2009 172,523 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 172,523 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 171,665 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

corrosion started on brake pipes

corrosion started on underside

Fail 10 Dec 2007 171,665 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

corrosion started on brake pipes

corrosion started on underside

Pass 10 Jul 2006 163,003 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 TYE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TYE, 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 TYE registered?

L90 TYE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 August 1993.

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