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RJI 5890

1993 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,174 mi
Last recorded167,174 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies108,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJI 5890
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender Turbo Dies
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 167,174 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2025 166,901 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 165,046 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 163,609 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 163,543 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 163,281 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 162,115 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 159,550 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 159,521 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 158,843 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
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RJI 5890 is a 1993 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RJI 5890, 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.

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What year was RJI 5890 registered?

RJI 5890 is a 1993 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies, first registered on 29 September 1993.

Is RJI 5890 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJI 5890 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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