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1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L986 FJH

L986 FJH

1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23/11/1993. Recorded mileage 164,367 miles. MOT valid until 17/03/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 17/03/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1993
Engine
2495cc

L986 FJH Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
  • 164,367 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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L986 FJH Mileage History

  1. 17/05/2024139,641 mi
  2. 18/03/2025149,283 mi+9,642 mi
  3. 02/03/2026164,362 mi+15,079 mi
  4. 03/03/2026164,367 mi+5 mi

Average of roughly 13,783 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

L986 FJH MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (L986 FJH) between May 2024 and March 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 03 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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