1993 Land Rover Defender 3.5L Petrol · K558 BNV
1993 Land Rover Defender (3.5L, petrol). First registered 16 Apr 1993. Recorded mileage 159,460 miles. MOT valid until 02 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,460 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K558 BNV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 159,460 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K558 BNV 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 (K558 BNV) between November 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal bottomed out while doing brake test (1.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
K558 BNV Mileage History
- 22/11/2024157,493 mi
- 03/01/2025157,523 mi+30 mi
- 04/04/2025157,541 mi+18 mi
- 17/03/2026159,459 mi+1,918 mi
- 30/03/2026159,460 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,457 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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