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RXI 442

1993 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,708 mi
Last recorded145,708 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies108,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRXI 442
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender Turbo Dies
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 145,708 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 145,398 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 141,547 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 141,513 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 138,453 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 138,327 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 129,795 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 121,471 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 121,139 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 118,515 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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RXI 442 is a 1993 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RXI 442, 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 RXI 442?

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What year was RXI 442 registered?

RXI 442 is a 1993 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies, first registered on 15 January 1993.

Is RXI 442 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RXI 442 shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RXI 442 have outstanding finance?

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