1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L210 FRD
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1993. Recorded mileage 152,178 miles. MOT valid until 09/08/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,178 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
L210 FRD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 152,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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L210 FRD Mileage History
- 11/08/2023144,448 mi
- 24/07/2024147,210 mi+2,762 mi
- 15/07/2025149,924 mi+2,714 mi
- 20/07/2026152,178 mi+2,254 mi
- 21/07/2026152,178 mi
Average of roughly 2,627 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L210 FRD 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 (L210 FRD) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 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: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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