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1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L126 YAT

L126 YAT

1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/12/1993. Recorded mileage 150,002 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 04/03/2014
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/07/2014)
Recorded Mileage
150,002 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 04/03/2014
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/07/2014
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1993
Engine
2495cc

L126 YAT Key Findings

  • 11 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2013
  • 150,002 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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L126 YAT Mileage History

  1. 07/09/2006191,708 mi
  2. 13/09/2006191,708 mi
  3. 28/08/2007199,162 mi+7,454 mi
  4. 15/09/2008212,662 mi+13,500 mi
  5. 10/09/2009226,565 mi+13,903 mi
  6. 20/08/2010236,403 mi+9,838 mi
  7. 25/08/2010236,557 mi+154 mi
  8. 01/09/2011244,450 mi+7,893 mi
  9. 08/09/2011244,450 mi
  10. 05/03/2013150,002 mi-94,448 mi
  11. 05/03/2013150,002 mi

Average of roughly -6,425 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

L126 YAT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 04:14
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Land Rover Defender (L126 YAT) between September 2006 and March 2013.

The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 05 March 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 23 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.

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