1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · K761 TKM
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1993. Recorded mileage 133,865 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,865 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K761 TKM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/02/2026
- 133,865 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K761 TKM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Land Rover Defender (K761 TKM) between December 2021 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
K761 TKM Mileage History
- 17/12/2021120,730 mi
- 18/07/2024131,901 mi+11,171 mi
- 19/07/2024131,918 mi+17 mi
- 05/02/2026133,865 mi+1,947 mi
Average of roughly 3,176 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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: Below Average
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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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