1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · K581 ELS
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1993. Recorded mileage 111,009 miles. MOT valid until 16/06/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,009 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 2495cc
K581 ELS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 111,009 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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K581 ELS Mileage History
- 15/01/2024105,068 mi
- 15/01/2024105,068 mi
- 13/03/2025107,220 mi+2,152 mi
- 15/05/2026110,906 mi+3,686 mi
- 18/06/2026111,009 mi+103 mi
Average of roughly 2,451 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
K581 ELS 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 (K581 ELS) between January 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2026 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 (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury BONNET MOUNTING POINT EXCESSIVLEY CRORRODED (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated CORRODED BADLY AT LATCH (3.1 (c))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
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