1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L374 AFD
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 1993. Recorded mileage 134,411 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,411 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L374 AFD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2023
- 134,411 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L374 AFD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Land Rover Defender (L374 AFD) between August 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2023 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: Suspension (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened on rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear cross member (6”; “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ”.
L374 AFD Mileage History
- 19/08/2022133,784 mi
- 01/11/2022133,796 mi+12 mi
- 27/10/2023134,411 mi+615 mi
- 27/10/2023134,411 mi
Average of roughly 527 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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