1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · K505 DEC
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19 Jun 1993. Recorded mileage 129,228 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,228 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K505 DEC Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/09/2026
- 129,228 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K505 DEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Land Rover Defender (K505 DEC) between July 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Steering (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached king pin (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
K505 DEC Mileage History
- 25/07/2006125,307 mi
- 28/07/2006125,311 mi+4 mi
- 17/08/2007138,626 mi+13,315 mi
- 18/07/2008142,344 mi+3,718 mi
- 20/07/2009147,154 mi+4,810 mi
- 21/07/2009147,176 mi+22 mi
- 14/06/2010152,182 mi+5,006 mi
- 10/06/2011154,851 mi+2,669 mi
- 04/08/2012163,342 mi+8,491 mi
- 22/04/2013168,205 mi+4,863 mi
- 26/04/2014168,334 mi+129 mi
- 26/04/2014168,334 mi
- 05/12/2015172,327 mi+3,993 mi
- 03/12/2016122,387 mi-49,940 mi
- 30/03/2018114,316 mi-8,071 mi
- 28/07/2018114,328 mi+12 mi
- 14/09/2019116,467 mi+2,139 mi
- 12/10/2020119,105 mi+2,638 mi
- 25/09/2024121,047 mi+1,942 mi
- 13/09/2025126,598 mi+5,551 mi
- 26/09/2026129,228 mi+2,630 mi
Average of roughly 194 miles per year across 21 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: Poor
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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