1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L153 BGV
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 169,232 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,232 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L153 BGV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2026
- 169,232 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L153 BGV 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 (L153 BGV) between July 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 June 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 (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”; “Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prev”; “Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”.
L153 BGV Mileage History
- 28/07/2023159,682 mi
- 31/07/2024162,967 mi+3,285 mi
- 11/08/2025167,427 mi+4,460 mi
- 12/08/2025167,432 mi+5 mi
- 20/06/2026169,232 mi+1,800 mi
Average of roughly 3,297 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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