1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L117 AFP
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18/10/1993. Recorded mileage 145,138 miles. MOT valid until 28/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,138 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
L117 AFP Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 145,138 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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L117 AFP Mileage History
- 05/04/2022933,432 mi
- 30/04/2026145,138 mi-788,294 mi
Average of roughly -193,756 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
L117 AFP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Land Rover Defender (L117 AFP) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 April 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: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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