1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L196 HFA
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 1993. Recorded mileage 122,887 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2020.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19 Jul 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,887 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L196 HFA Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/05/2019
- 122,887 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (35 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L196 HFA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Land Rover Defender (L196 HFA) between January 2006 and May 2019.
The record contains 15 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 03 May 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (35 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”; “Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)”.
L196 HFA Mileage History
- 03/01/200670,579 mi
- 03/01/200670,579 mi
- 14/03/200775,776 mi+5,197 mi
- 14/03/200775,776 mi
- 22/04/200878,406 mi+2,630 mi
- 02/05/200878,456 mi+50 mi
- 03/02/200981,913 mi+3,457 mi
- 16/02/200982,032 mi+119 mi
- 08/02/201088,125 mi+6,093 mi
- 08/02/201088,125 mi
- 09/02/201193,400 mi+5,275 mi
- 14/02/201295,880 mi+2,480 mi
- 20/02/201295,888 mi+8 mi
- 21/11/2013113,928 mi+18,040 mi
- 25/11/2013113,929 mi+1 mi
- 12/11/2014111,416 mi-2,513 mi
- 18/11/2014115,526 mi+4,110 mi
- 20/11/2014115,526 mi
- 28/10/2015117,193 mi+1,667 mi
- 11/11/2016118,555 mi+1,362 mi
- 15/11/2016118,586 mi+31 mi
- 13/11/2017119,560 mi+974 mi
- 15/11/2017119,560 mi
- 09/04/2018119,923 mi+363 mi
- 03/05/2019122,887 mi+2,964 mi
Average of roughly 3,925 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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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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