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L23 KRF

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

150,709 mi
Last recorded150,709 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 KRF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 150,709 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 148,199 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 145,364 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 145,362 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 142,444 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 142,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated both rear pads (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 139,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 137,657 miles

Front Hubs slightly damp

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 137,653 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (drop arm) (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front both hubs damp of oil

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 135,262 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 131,933 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 128,987 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 125,681 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 122,210 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 118,512 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 114,755 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 110,854 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 107,540 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 104,046 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 100,214 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 97,020 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 92,727 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 92,727 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 88,313 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 84,662 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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L23 KRF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 L23 KRF, 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 L23 KRF?

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What year was L23 KRF registered?

L23 KRF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 November 1993.

Is L23 KRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L23 KRF shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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