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1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · K557 HRA

K557 HRA

1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08/03/1993. Recorded mileage 193,084 miles. MOT valid until 03/12/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 03/12/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1993
Engine
2495cc

K557 HRA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2025
  • 193,084 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
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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K557 HRA Mileage History

  1. 24/11/2023189,850 mi
  2. 18/11/2024191,641 mi+1,791 mi
  3. 22/11/2024191,641 mi
  4. 28/11/2025193,084 mi+1,443 mi
  5. 04/12/2025193,084 mi

Average of roughly 1,594 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

K557 HRA MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
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 (K557 HRA) between November 2023 and December 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 04 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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