1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · K544 HRA
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09 Feb 1993. Recorded mileage 12,812 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,812 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K544 HRA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 12,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K544 HRA MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Land Rover Defender (K544 HRA) between June 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle and rear box blowing (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded BRAKE PIPE TO CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
K544 HRA Mileage History
- 26/06/202312,194 mi
- 28/06/202312,202 mi+8 mi
- 04/11/202512,812 mi+610 mi
- 04/11/202512,812 mi
Average of roughly 262 miles per year across 4 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
Worn valve cover gaskets, oil pan gaskets, and crankshaft seals cause persistent oil leaks. The rear main seal is particularly prone on later Puma models.
- 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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