1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · K318 EBH
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 1993. Recorded mileage 25,540 miles. MOT expired on 17 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 May 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26 May 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,540 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K318 EBH Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2022
- 25,540 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
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K318 EBH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Land Rover Defender (K318 EBH) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 May 2022 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: Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Front Brake disc contaminated x 2 (1.1.14 (b))”; “Rear Brake disc contaminated x 2 (1.1.14 (b))”; “Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c”.
K318 EBH Mileage History
- 14/05/202225,540 mi
- 19/05/202225,540 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 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: Below 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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