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L387 CRN

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

18,568 mi
Last recorded18,568 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL387 CRN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 18,568 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 12,807 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 7,539 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 2,154 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 1,938 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 1,724 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 560 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 155,497 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 154,089 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 152,539 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 150,623 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 148,462 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 145,455 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 143,255 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 141,800 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 138,961 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 135,994 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 128,320 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 128,320 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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L387 CRN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 L387 CRN, 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

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What year was L387 CRN registered?

L387 CRN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 November 1993.

Is L387 CRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L387 CRN shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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