Official DVLA Record

1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · H7 FEV

H7 FEV

1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/12/1993. Recorded mileage 150,276 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
1993 · Bournemouth
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 04/09/2015
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
150,276 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 04/09/2015
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1993
Engine
2495cc

H7 FEV Key Findings

  • 11 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2014
  • 150,276 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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H7 FEV Mileage History

  1. 27/10/2005123,112 mi
  2. 27/10/2005123,112 mi
  3. 02/05/2007134,166 mi+11,054 mi
  4. 04/05/2007134,166 mi
  5. 12/05/2008142,228 mi+8,062 mi
  6. 04/09/2009145,691 mi+3,463 mi
  7. 06/09/2010147,459 mi+1,768 mi
  8. 30/09/2011149,248 mi+1,789 mi
  9. 30/09/2011149,248 mi
  10. 05/09/2013149,627 mi+379 mi
  11. 04/09/2014150,276 mi+649 mi

Average of roughly 3,068 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.

H7 FEV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 04:01
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Land Rover Defender (H7 FEV) between October 2005 and September 2014.

The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 04 September 2014 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 (15 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 23 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 Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)”.

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