1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · K774 XDV
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 May 1993. Recorded mileage 128,042 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,042 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K774 XDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2025
- 128,042 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
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K774 XDV MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Land Rover Defender (K774 XDV) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Bodywork (2 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: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play to box (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1”.
K774 XDV Mileage History
- 20/06/2022126,317 mi
- 22/06/2022126,320 mi+3 mi
- 20/06/2023126,899 mi+579 mi
- 18/06/2024127,243 mi+344 mi
- 18/06/2025128,042 mi+799 mi
Average of roughly 576 miles per year across 5 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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