1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · K416 DSX
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 15 Mar 1993. Recorded mileage 163,023 miles. MOT valid until 19 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,023 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K416 DSX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 163,023 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K416 DSX 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 (K416 DSX) between December 2021 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
K416 DSX Mileage History
- 23/12/2021136,744 mi
- 30/12/2022141,648 mi+4,904 mi
- 02/01/2024145,152 mi+3,504 mi
- 21/05/2025151,801 mi+6,649 mi
- 06/05/2026163,023 mi+11,222 mi
Average of roughly 6,018 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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