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L850 LNF

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

195,168 mi
Last recorded195,168 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL850 LNF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 195,168 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 190,865 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 184,076 miles

Offside Front play in swivel hub

Fail 10 Jul 2024 184,076 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front play in swivel hub

Pass 11 Jul 2023 177,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front hub oil seals leaking

Pass 30 Oct 2020 171,614 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 162,852 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front hub oil seal slight leak

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 159,083 miles

Nearside Front hub seal has slight leak of oil

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 158,175 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 158,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 156,405 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 155,111 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 154,488 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 153,448 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 148,254 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 148,254 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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L850 LNF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L850 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.

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What year was L850 LNF registered?

L850 LNF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L850 LNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L850 LNF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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