1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · K293 KWV
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/02/1993. Recorded mileage 3,362 miles. MOT valid until 10/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 3,362 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
K293 KWV Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 3,362 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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K293 KWV Mileage History
- 11/05/2006172,301 mi
- 14/05/2007177,036 mi+4,735 mi
- 16/05/2007177,042 mi+6 mi
- 16/04/2008183,157 mi+6,115 mi
- 21/04/2008183,166 mi+9 mi
- 22/04/2009184,368 mi+1,202 mi
- 29/05/2009184,376 mi+8 mi
- 19/05/2010186,337 mi+1,961 mi
- 21/05/2010186,337 mi
- 24/05/2011189,493 mi+3,156 mi
- 24/05/2011189,493 mi
- 29/05/2012192,630 mi+3,137 mi
- 31/05/2012192,652 mi+22 mi
- 04/03/2014197,419 mi+4,767 mi
- 07/03/2014197,461 mi+42 mi
- 04/03/2015200,009 mi+2,548 mi
- 06/03/2015200,009 mi
- 04/03/2016200,009 mi
- 23/02/2017200,000 mi-9 mi
- 07/03/2018200,009 mi+9 mi
- 08/03/2018200,009 mi
- 08/03/2019200,000 mi-9 mi
- 04/03/2020200,006 mi+6 mi
- 04/03/2021200,001 mi-5 mi
- 11/03/2021200,004 mi+3 mi
- 11/03/2022200,001 mi-3 mi
- 09/03/2023200,004 mi+3 mi
- 07/03/2024200,007 mi+3 mi
- 10/03/2025200,003 mi-4 mi
- 11/02/20263,349 mi-196,654 mi
- 12/02/20263,362 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly -8,550 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
K293 KWV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Land Rover Defender (K293 KWV) between May 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 12 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Windscreen (10 issues), Steering (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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 Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure door excess corroded around door catch (6.2.3 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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