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1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L823 FSE

L823 FSE

1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17/11/1993. Recorded mileage 142,951 miles. MOT valid until 11/02/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 11/02/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1993
Engine
2495cc

L823 FSE Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
  • 142,951 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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L823 FSE Mileage History

  1. 12/10/2022142,551 mi
  2. 12/10/2023142,829 mi+278 mi
  3. 04/07/2024142,845 mi+16 mi
  4. 04/07/2024142,845 mi
  5. 12/02/2026142,951 mi+106 mi

Average of roughly 120 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

L823 FSE MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Land Rover Defender (L823 FSE) between October 2022 and February 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 12 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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