1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L742 GAW
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02/08/1993. Recorded mileage 98,063 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/05/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,063 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
L742 GAW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2024
- 98,063 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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L742 GAW Mileage History
- 26/11/202197,715 mi
- 13/05/202297,730 mi+15 mi
- 11/05/202398,045 mi+315 mi
- 11/05/202398,045 mi
- 09/05/202498,063 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 142 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L742 GAW 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 (L742 GAW) between November 2021 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 2024 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: Brakes (13 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body”; “Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (1.1.21 (e) (i))”; “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
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