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1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · K255 KWV

K255 KWV

1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1993. Recorded mileage 162,352 miles. MOT valid until 24/03/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 24/03/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1993
Engine
2495cc

K255 KWV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
  • 162,352 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
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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K255 KWV Mileage History

  1. 26/04/2022152,067 mi
  2. 26/04/2022152,067 mi
  3. 09/02/2024159,178 mi+7,111 mi
  4. 25/03/2026162,352 mi+3,174 mi
  5. 25/03/2026162,352 mi

Average of roughly 2,629 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

K255 KWV 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 (K255 KWV) between April 2022 and March 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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