1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · K791 NSN
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14 Jul 1993. Recorded mileage 116,388 miles. MOT valid until 03 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,388 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K791 NSN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 116,388 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.
K791 NSN 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 (K791 NSN) between January 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
K791 NSN Mileage History
- 13/01/2024114,992 mi
- 17/01/2025115,584 mi+592 mi
- 25/02/2025115,585 mi+1 mi
- 24/02/2026116,388 mi+803 mi
- 04/03/2026116,388 mi
Average of roughly 653 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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
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