CarVerify

Free Car Check

PLZ 1039

1993 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies

Red Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

200,042 mi
Last recorded200,042 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies108,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLZ 1039
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender Turbo Dies
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 200,042 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 199,450 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 199,291 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 197,177 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 197,135 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 194,780 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 194,764 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 186,598 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 186,554 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 182,976 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 182,939 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies?

Based on 1,240 MOT tests across 239 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
1,885
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
239
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 17
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12
fog lamp not working 10
registration plate deteriorated 8
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
Full Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PLZ 1039 is a 1993 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1993 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 108,088 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 90 Defender Turbo Dies fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PLZ 1039, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PLZ 1039?

You can check the full history of PLZ 1039 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PLZ 1039 registered?

PLZ 1039 is a 1993 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies, first registered on 10 August 1993.

Is PLZ 1039 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLZ 1039 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PLZ 1039 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PLZ 1039. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.