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1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L243 NWX

L243 NWX

1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 04/11/1993. Recorded mileage 215,002 miles. MOT valid until 08/03/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 08/03/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1993
Engine
2495cc

L243 NWX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
  • 215,002 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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L243 NWX Mileage History

  1. 01/02/2023209,716 mi
  2. 12/02/2024212,609 mi+2,893 mi
  3. 13/02/2024212,609 mi
  4. 17/02/2025214,601 mi+1,992 mi
  5. 09/03/2026215,002 mi+401 mi

Average of roughly 1,706 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

L243 NWX MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (L243 NWX) between February 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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