1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · K890 FRM
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Mar 1993. Recorded mileage 179,061 miles. MOT expired on 09 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,061 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K890 FRM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/07/2026
- 179,061 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K890 FRM 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 (K890 FRM) between November 2021 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
K890 FRM Mileage History
- 16/11/2021163,578 mi
- 07/04/2023164,719 mi+1,141 mi
- 25/03/2024169,818 mi+5,099 mi
- 11/04/2025173,392 mi+3,574 mi
- 22/07/2026179,061 mi+5,669 mi
Average of roughly 3,310 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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