1993 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · K954 HCJ
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 1993. Recorded mileage 92,366 miles. MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,366 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K954 HCJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 92,366 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K954 HCJ 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 (K954 HCJ) between August 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 February 2026 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: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn both ends (6.1.7 (b) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps broken (4.7.2 (a))”; “Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))”.
K954 HCJ Mileage History
- 17/08/202291,004 mi
- 11/08/202391,388 mi+384 mi
- 25/08/202391,437 mi+49 mi
- 21/08/202491,975 mi+538 mi
- 19/02/202692,366 mi+391 mi
Average of roughly 388 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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