1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L246 KJV
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1993. Recorded mileage 153,208 miles. MOT valid until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,208 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L246 KJV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2025
- 153,208 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L246 KJV 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 (L246 KJV) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
L246 KJV Mileage History
- 08/11/2021145,148 mi
- 29/11/2022149,413 mi+4,265 mi
- 14/11/2023150,952 mi+1,539 mi
- 02/12/2024152,448 mi+1,496 mi
- 29/11/2025153,208 mi+760 mi
Average of roughly 1,987 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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