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L990 CUH

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

160,986 mi
Last recorded160,986 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL990 CUH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 160,986 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 160,332 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 159,239 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 156,848 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 154,933 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 151,796 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 145,198 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 141,234 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 139,438 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 137,749 miles

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 137,749 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 135,285 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 135,285 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 133,338 miles

front body damage

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside front hub seal slight leak

Pass 17 Jan 2014 125,961 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 125,951 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 117,034 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 104,902 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 92,998 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 92,966 miles

Lower Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 80,261 miles

nearside and offside spear seals have sligh leakage

steering box has slight leak from seal

Pass 13 Nov 2008 72,707 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 13 Nov 2008 72,707 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 24 Oct 2007 69,229 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 69,229 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 66,332 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 66,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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L990 CUH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 L990 CUH, 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

How do I check the history of L990 CUH?

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What year was L990 CUH registered?

L990 CUH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 October 1993.

Is L990 CUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L990 CUH shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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