1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L396 DRN
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/12/1993. Recorded mileage 113,873 miles. MOT valid until 24/02/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,873 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
L396 DRN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 113,873 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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L396 DRN Mileage History
- 17/09/2021109,288 mi
- 21/09/2022109,907 mi+619 mi
- 21/09/2023111,002 mi+1,095 mi
- 16/10/2024112,446 mi+1,444 mi
- 25/02/2026113,873 mi+1,427 mi
Average of roughly 1,032 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L396 DRN 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 (L396 DRN) between September 2021 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
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