1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L952 SKV
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 1993. Recorded mileage 249,165 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2020. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2020
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 249,165 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L952 SKV Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/04/2019
- 249,165 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L952 SKV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Land Rover Defender (L952 SKV) between May 2006 and April 2019.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 April 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
L952 SKV Mileage History
- 31/05/2006158,602 mi
- 31/05/2006158,602 mi
- 07/03/2007158,999 mi+397 mi
- 07/03/2007158,999 mi
- 11/03/2008176,474 mi+17,475 mi
- 02/02/2009202,186 mi+25,712 mi
- 28/01/2010227,349 mi+25,163 mi
- 31/01/2011235,165 mi+7,816 mi
- 08/02/2012238,492 mi+3,327 mi
- 08/03/201324,557 mi-213,935 mi
- 08/03/2014248,501 mi+223,944 mi
- 12/04/2019249,162 mi+661 mi
- 19/04/2019249,165 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 7,030 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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