1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L887 CPC
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1993. Recorded mileage 181,134 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/11/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,134 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 2495cc
L887 CPC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2024
- 181,134 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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L887 CPC Mileage History
- 11/10/2022179,350 mi
- 31/10/2023180,662 mi+1,312 mi
- 07/11/2023180,670 mi+8 mi
- 12/11/2024181,124 mi+454 mi
- 14/11/2024181,134 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 852 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L887 CPC MOT History
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 (L887 CPC) between October 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 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: Lighting (16 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 70 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corroded/sharp (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected sticking on (1.1.2 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1”.
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