1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · PNJ 3
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1993. Recorded mileage 158,870 miles. MOT valid until 28/06/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,870 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
PNJ 3 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 158,870 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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PNJ 3 Mileage History
- 12/09/2024155,093 mi
- 20/09/2024155,097 mi+4 mi
- 17/09/2025158,138 mi+3,041 mi
- 19/09/2025158,140 mi+2 mi
- 30/06/2026158,870 mi+730 mi
Average of roughly 2,103 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PNJ 3 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 (PNJ 3) between September 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2026 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 (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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