1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L838 BTT
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1993. Recorded mileage 201,308 miles. MOT valid until 09/04/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 201,308 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
L838 BTT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2026
- 201,308 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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L838 BTT Mileage History
- 16/02/2022198,363 mi
- 09/03/2023200,199 mi+1,836 mi
- 29/01/2025200,754 mi+555 mi
- 11/04/2026201,308 mi+554 mi
Average of roughly 710 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
L838 BTT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Land Rover Defender (L838 BTT) between February 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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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