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L450 CPR

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

180,707 mi
Last recorded180,707 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL450 CPR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2026 180,707 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 180,532 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 179,997 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 178,866 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 178,238 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 177,244 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 176,483 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 175,309 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 173,477 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 171,943 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 170,198 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 161,150 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 149,800 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

brake pedal rubber deterioted

Pass 25 Jan 2013 146,529 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 143,424 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 140,404 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 138,218 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 134,832 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 131,626 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 127,871 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 125,120 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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L450 CPR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L450 CPR, 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 L450 CPR?

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What year was L450 CPR registered?

L450 CPR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 December 1993.

Is L450 CPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L450 CPR shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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