1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · K405 KYB
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 1993. Recorded mileage 158,495 miles. MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,495 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
K405 KYB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 158,495 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: Average
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K405 KYB Mileage History
- 12/03/2024157,540 mi
- 21/02/2025157,950 mi+410 mi
- 24/02/2025157,957 mi+7 mi
- 24/02/2026158,493 mi+536 mi
- 27/02/2026158,495 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 486 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
K405 KYB 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 (K405 KYB) between March 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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