1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · K898 AEC
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12/01/1993. Recorded mileage 171,505 miles. MOT valid until 22/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,505 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 2495cc
K898 AEC Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 171,505 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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K898 AEC Mileage History
- 22/07/2026171,491 mi
- 24/07/2026171,505 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 3,013 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
K898 AEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Land Rover Defender (K898 AEC) between July 2026 and July 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 July 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 (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced front cross member ”; “Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment bolt missing on lower uj (”; “Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))”.
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