1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · K318 YDV
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1993. Recorded mileage 200,062 miles. MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,062 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K318 YDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
- 200,062 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K318 YDV 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 (K318 YDV) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
K318 YDV Mileage History
- 03/11/2022195,248 mi
- 23/08/2023191,129 mi-4,119 mi
- 08/11/2024197,297 mi+6,168 mi
- 21/11/2025200,041 mi+2,744 mi
- 24/11/2025200,062 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 1,574 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
Corroded bulkhead earthing points and deteriorating wiring harnesses cause intermittent electrical faults including flickering lights, false warnings, and central locking failures.
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