1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · B4 EXM
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 1993. Recorded mileage 133,833 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,833 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B4 EXM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 133,833 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B4 EXM 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 (B4 EXM) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 January 2026 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 (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
B4 EXM Mileage History
- 26/01/2024126,195 mi
- 13/01/2025130,631 mi+4,436 mi
- 20/01/2025130,631 mi
- 12/01/2026133,833 mi+3,202 mi
- 12/01/2026133,833 mi
Average of roughly 3,890 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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