No, L796 DBB is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for L796 DBB?

The MOT for L796 DBB is valid and due for renewal on or before 20 June 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of L796 DBB?

The recorded mileage for L796 DBB is 10,190 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is L796 DBB ULEZ compliant?

No, L796 DBB does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L796 DBB

L796 DBB

1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/12/1993. Recorded mileage 10,190 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
MOT Status: Valid until 20/06/2025
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 10,190 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 20/06/2025

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 10,190 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1993
Engine: 2500cc

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L796 DBB Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 14/06/2024
10,190 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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L796 DBB Mileage History

26/05/20229,674 mi
31/05/20239,777 mi+103 mi
01/06/20239,792 mi+15 mi
13/06/202410,166 mi+374 mi
14/06/202410,190 mi+24 mi

Average of roughly 251 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

L796 DBB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Sept 2026, 23:44

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Land Rover Defender (L796 DBB) between May 2022 and June 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 14 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.

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