1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L236 DPY
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02/12/1993. Recorded mileage 43,369 miles. MOT valid until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,369 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
L236 DPY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 43,369 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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L236 DPY Mileage History
- 26/06/202439,025 mi
- 03/07/202439,028 mi+3 mi
- 09/06/202540,190 mi+1,162 mi
- 12/06/202540,192 mi+2 mi
- 23/06/202643,369 mi+3,177 mi
Average of roughly 2,183 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L236 DPY 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 (L236 DPY) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))”; “Fuel system component leaking fuel tank leaking, fuel around tank sump plug and over cover (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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