1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J29 GAR
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 May 1993. Recorded mileage 119,664 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,664 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J29 GAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
- 119,664 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J29 GAR 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 (J29 GAR) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 June 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: Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Fuel pipe leaking engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.30 (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
J29 GAR Mileage History
- 03/06/2024114,886 mi
- 04/06/2024114,914 mi+28 mi
- 29/05/2025118,243 mi+3,329 mi
- 29/05/2025118,243 mi
- 04/06/2026119,664 mi+1,421 mi
Average of roughly 2,387 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
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