1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L287 COB
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21/10/1993. Recorded mileage 98,867 miles. MOT valid until 18/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,867 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
L287 COB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 98,867 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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L287 COB Mileage History
- 06/03/202396,512 mi
- 15/03/202396,512 mi
- 12/03/202498,039 mi+1,527 mi
- 28/02/202598,864 mi+825 mi
- 19/01/202698,867 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 819 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L287 COB 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 (L287 COB) between March 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust silencer insecure rear box (8.1.1 (b) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”.
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