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L990 MPU

1993 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

192,321 mi
Last recorded192,321 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL990 MPU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 192,321 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 192,234 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 191,089 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 190,653 miles

surface corrosion front & rear brake discs

Fail 2 Aug 2016 190,652 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasiss (2.2.C.1h)

surface corrosion front & rear brake discs

Fail 8 Jul 2016 190,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring/shock casing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring/shock casing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/fuel tank and doorstep support bracket (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak radiator ()

Pass 14 May 2015 190,396 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 190,396 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 189,582 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 186,224 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 186,216 miles

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 184,820 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 184,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 182,722 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 179,032 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 173,705 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 167,063 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 161,106 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 150,048 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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L990 MPU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MPU, 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 L990 MPU registered?

L990 MPU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 September 1993.

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The MOT history for L990 MPU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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