1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · K407 CAW
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Jan 1993. Recorded mileage 144,792 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,792 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K407 CAW Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 144,792 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (44 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K407 CAW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Land Rover Defender (K407 CAW) between September 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (44 issues), Suspension (24 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 78 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front and ”; “Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle”.
K407 CAW Mileage History
- 21/09/200667,194 mi
- 21/09/200667,194 mi
- 17/09/200774,009 mi+6,815 mi
- 18/08/200880,242 mi+6,233 mi
- 10/09/200984,674 mi+4,432 mi
- 26/08/2010103,274 mi+18,600 mi
- 09/09/2011117,711 mi+14,437 mi
- 14/09/2011117,724 mi+13 mi
- 16/11/2012119,227 mi+1,503 mi
- 27/11/2012119,233 mi+6 mi
- 20/11/2013124,102 mi+4,869 mi
- 22/11/2013124,120 mi+18 mi
- 31/10/2014125,842 mi+1,722 mi
- 31/10/2014125,845 mi+3 mi
- 17/12/2015129,672 mi+3,827 mi
- 22/12/2015128,674 mi-998 mi
- 04/01/2017133,036 mi+4,362 mi
- 11/01/2018134,230 mi+1,194 mi
- 08/02/2019135,700 mi+1,470 mi
- 09/03/2020137,600 mi+1,900 mi
- 11/03/2021139,211 mi+1,611 mi
- 13/03/2021139,214 mi+3 mi
- 08/03/2022142,542 mi+3,328 mi
- 17/03/2022142,542 mi
- 14/03/2023143,654 mi+1,112 mi
- 14/03/2023143,654 mi
- 15/04/2024143,956 mi+302 mi
- 20/05/2025144,477 mi+521 mi
- 05/06/2026144,786 mi+309 mi
- 10/06/2026144,792 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 3,935 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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
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