1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L152 CFX
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17 Nov 1993. Recorded mileage 129,249 miles. MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,249 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L152 CFX Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 129,249 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (50 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L152 CFX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Land Rover Defender (L152 CFX) between December 2005 and August 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (50 issues), Steering (17 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Windscreen (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose on front axle (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose on front axle (5.3.3 (a) (i))”.
L152 CFX Mileage History
- 22/12/200559,678 mi
- 01/03/200762,514 mi+2,836 mi
- 01/03/200762,514 mi
- 07/03/200866,052 mi+3,538 mi
- 10/03/200866,052 mi
- 19/02/200968,869 mi+2,817 mi
- 26/02/200968,897 mi+28 mi
- 01/03/201071,745 mi+2,848 mi
- 04/03/201071,745 mi
- 02/03/201174,527 mi+2,782 mi
- 02/03/201174,527 mi
- 28/02/201277,589 mi+3,062 mi
- 01/03/201277,589 mi
- 20/02/201379,722 mi+2,133 mi
- 28/02/201379,722 mi
- 04/03/201481,562 mi+1,840 mi
- 18/03/201481,564 mi+2 mi
- 16/03/201582,982 mi+1,418 mi
- 26/03/201582,982 mi
- 13/07/201886,550 mi+3,568 mi
- 02/08/201886,591 mi+41 mi
- 08/08/201990,877 mi+4,286 mi
- 05/08/202092,736 mi+1,859 mi
- 05/08/202197,033 mi+4,297 mi
- 17/08/202197,047 mi+14 mi
- 02/08/2022105,159 mi+8,112 mi
- 10/08/2023110,771 mi+5,612 mi
- 08/08/2024117,373 mi+6,602 mi
- 28/07/2025125,772 mi+8,399 mi
- 11/08/2025125,785 mi+13 mi
- 11/08/2026129,249 mi+3,464 mi
Average of roughly 3,372 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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