1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · K853 BEC
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11 Mar 1993. Recorded mileage 128,109 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,109 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K853 BEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 128,109 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K853 BEC 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 (K853 BEC) between March 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 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 (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.
K853 BEC Mileage History
- 01/03/2024117,398 mi
- 03/10/2024117,407 mi+9 mi
- 25/10/2024117,408 mi+1 mi
- 10/10/2025128,020 mi+10,612 mi
- 13/10/2025128,109 mi+89 mi
Average of roughly 6,622 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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