1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L164 ABS
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1993. Recorded mileage 148,502 miles. MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,502 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L164 ABS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 148,502 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L164 ABS 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 (L164 ABS) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
L164 ABS Mileage History
- 02/03/2023137,815 mi
- 26/01/2024140,075 mi+2,260 mi
- 03/04/2025142,853 mi+2,778 mi
- 12/04/2025142,853 mi
- 13/03/2026148,502 mi+5,649 mi
Average of roughly 3,527 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
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