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L823 LNF

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

205,522 mi
Last recorded205,522 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL823 LNF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,797cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 205,522 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 201,739 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 194,742 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 188,280 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 181,460 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 174,802 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 168,043 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 160,203 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 156,592 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 156,592 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 151,430 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 143,784 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 136,169 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 127,091 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 127,091 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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L823 LNF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,797cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 L823 LNF, 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 L823 LNF?

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What year was L823 LNF registered?

L823 LNF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L823 LNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L823 LNF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L823 LNF have outstanding finance?

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