1993 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies 2.5L Heavy oil · K681 CEC
1993 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies (2.5L, heavy oil). First registered 08 May 1993. Recorded mileage 189,445 miles. MOT expired on 23 Apr 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER 90 DEFENDER TURBO DIES
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,445 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- HEAVY OIL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
K681 CEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 31/07/2026
- 189,445 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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K681 CEC Mileage History
- 15/03/2022177,111 mi
- 22/03/2023179,727 mi+2,616 mi
- 22/03/2023179,727 mi
- 25/04/2025183,786 mi+4,059 mi
- 31/07/2026189,445 mi+5,659 mi
Average of roughly 2,817 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
K681 CEC 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 90 Defender Turbo Dies (K681 CEC) between March 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety steering box (8.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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