1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · K271 ABW
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1993. Recorded mileage 237,644 miles. MOT valid until 08/05/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 237,644 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 2495cc
K271 ABW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 237,644 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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K271 ABW Mileage History
- 07/05/2022223,294 mi
- 08/05/2023225,047 mi+1,753 mi
- 04/05/2024228,774 mi+3,727 mi
- 18/04/2025232,580 mi+3,806 mi
- 01/05/2026237,644 mi+5,064 mi
Average of roughly 3,601 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
K271 ABW 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 (K271 ABW) between May 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
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Our Verdict
Proceed with caution. While the vehicle
Prioritise a thorough chassis inspection. The MOT records specifically highlight corrosion on the battery box and seat box across multiple years (2022, 2024, and 2025), suggesting this is a progressive issue rather than a one-off. You should negotiate the price based on the cost of professional welding or chassis remediation required to address these areas.
As a 1993 2.5L diesel, fuel economy will be low by modern standards. Maintenance costs are likely to be higher than average given the vehicle's age and the recorded mileage of 237,644, with a particular focus on sealing the persistent oil leaks noted in the last four MOT tests.
Inspect the battery box and nearside seat box areas specifically, as these have been flagged for corrosion in 2022, 2024, and 2025. Check the engine bay and underside for the oil leaks mentioned in every MOT test since 2023 to determine if they are manageable or indicative of deeper gasket failures.
This 1993 blue Land Rover Defender has covered 237,644 miles, which is substantially higher than the model average. The MOT history from 2022 to 2026 shows a consistent pattern of advisories regarding oil leaks and corrosion on the battery and seat boxes. Although no failures are recorded in this period, these recurring issues are typical of the model's known vulnerabilities.
The Defender has an average MOT pass rate of 78.1%, with corrosion being one of the primary reasons for failure across the model range.
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