1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · K889 GAC
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/02/1993. Recorded mileage 204,996 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/06/2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 204,996 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
K889 GAC Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2021
- 204,996 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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K889 GAC Mileage History
- 05/10/2006173,853 mi
- 06/10/2006173,853 mi
- 08/11/2007174,478 mi+625 mi
- 09/11/2007174,478 mi
- 27/11/2009174,551 mi+73 mi
- 07/12/2009174,551 mi
- 15/04/2011174,995 mi+444 mi
- 11/10/2012175,084 mi+89 mi
- 15/10/2012175,092 mi+8 mi
- 07/10/2013183,414 mi+8,322 mi
- 12/10/2013183,414 mi
- 10/10/2014185,820 mi+2,406 mi
- 10/10/2014185,820 mi
- 06/10/2015188,132 mi+2,312 mi
- 28/10/2015188,265 mi+133 mi
- 11/10/201691,138 mi-97,127 mi
- 29/10/2016191,258 mi+100,120 mi
- 04/11/2016191,258 mi
- 29/08/2017194,427 mi+3,169 mi
- 14/08/2018199,617 mi+5,190 mi
- 21/08/2018199,771 mi+154 mi
- 05/08/2019207,317 mi+7,546 mi
- 10/06/2020202,369 mi-4,948 mi
- 12/05/2021204,996 mi+2,627 mi
- 12/05/2021204,996 mi
Average of roughly 2,133 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
K889 GAC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Land Rover Defender (K889 GAC) between October 2006 and May 2021.
The record contains 12 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Lighting (24 issues), Steering (13 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (8 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 Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.