1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · K160 HVW
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07/04/1993. Recorded mileage 106,183 miles. MOT valid until 13/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,183 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
K160 HVW Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 106,183 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 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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K160 HVW Mileage History
- 24/03/200651,150 mi
- 21/03/200753,779 mi+2,629 mi
- 23/03/200753,782 mi+3 mi
- 19/03/200855,953 mi+2,171 mi
- 19/03/200957,977 mi+2,024 mi
- 17/03/201060,378 mi+2,401 mi
- 22/03/201060,380 mi+2 mi
- 22/03/201162,901 mi+2,521 mi
- 22/03/201264,229 mi+1,328 mi
- 27/03/201264,229 mi
- 20/03/201366,395 mi+2,166 mi
- 17/03/201468,204 mi+1,809 mi
- 20/03/201468,205 mi+1 mi
- 11/03/201570,690 mi+2,485 mi
- 24/03/201673,458 mi+2,768 mi
- 03/04/201776,598 mi+3,140 mi
- 25/03/201983,628 mi+7,030 mi
- 17/04/201983,659 mi+31 mi
- 02/07/202088,465 mi+4,806 mi
- 07/07/202191,550 mi+3,085 mi
- 06/07/202294,368 mi+2,818 mi
- 11/07/202397,355 mi+2,987 mi
- 15/07/2024100,890 mi+3,535 mi
- 15/07/2025103,408 mi+2,518 mi
- 09/07/2026106,183 mi+2,775 mi
Average of roughly 2,712 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
K160 HVW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Land Rover Defender (K160 HVW) between March 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR PANEL (5”; “Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength”.
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