1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · K406 CAW
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05 Feb 1993. Recorded mileage 124,526 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,526 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
K406 CAW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 124,526 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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K406 CAW Mileage History
- 30/01/2023122,219 mi
- 30/01/2023122,219 mi
- 29/01/2024123,189 mi+970 mi
- 30/01/2025123,736 mi+547 mi
- 27/01/2026124,526 mi+790 mi
Average of roughly 771 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
K406 CAW 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 (K406 CAW) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
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