1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · K293 CEC
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08 Apr 1993. Recorded mileage 110,072 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,072 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K293 CEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
- 110,072 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K293 CEC 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 (K293 CEC) between August 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play U J coupling on steering shaft (2.2.2 (c)”; “Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm ba”; “Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements switch not showing red once switched on (4.5.3 (a”.
K293 CEC Mileage History
- 26/08/2022106,364 mi
- 30/08/2022106,369 mi+5 mi
- 01/11/2023108,257 mi+1,888 mi
- 02/11/2024109,064 mi+807 mi
- 03/11/2025110,072 mi+1,008 mi
Average of roughly 1,162 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
Corroded bulkhead earthing points and deteriorating wiring harnesses cause intermittent electrical faults including flickering lights, false warnings, and central locking failures.
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