1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L381 LFO
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24/09/1993. Recorded mileage 186,031 miles. MOT valid until 12/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,031 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
L381 LFO Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2026
- 186,031 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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L381 LFO Mileage History
- 30/12/200573,888 mi
- 03/01/200673,888 mi
- 11/01/200783,326 mi+9,438 mi
- 24/09/200790,979 mi+7,653 mi
- 28/04/200895,895 mi+4,916 mi
- 23/04/2009103,051 mi+7,156 mi
- 21/04/2010111,474 mi+8,423 mi
- 23/04/2010111,474 mi
- 05/04/2011117,335 mi+5,861 mi
- 06/04/2011117,335 mi
- 12/04/2012123,487 mi+6,152 mi
- 23/04/2013128,129 mi+4,642 mi
- 14/04/2014131,093 mi+2,964 mi
- 16/04/2014131,085 mi-8 mi
- 16/07/2015136,325 mi+5,240 mi
- 18/07/2015136,325 mi
- 13/07/2016139,335 mi+3,010 mi
- 18/07/2017142,885 mi+3,550 mi
- 04/07/2018145,790 mi+2,905 mi
- 17/06/2019149,396 mi+3,606 mi
- 21/05/2020152,693 mi+3,297 mi
- 09/06/2021155,383 mi+2,690 mi
- 15/06/2022161,827 mi+6,444 mi
- 13/06/2023168,232 mi+6,405 mi
- 26/06/2023168,244 mi+12 mi
- 19/06/2024174,556 mi+6,312 mi
- 02/07/2024174,566 mi+10 mi
- 14/07/2025180,228 mi+5,662 mi
- 15/06/2026186,031 mi+5,803 mi
Average of roughly 5,482 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
L381 LFO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Land Rover Defender (L381 LFO) between December 2005 and June 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 15 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (21 issues), Steering (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Suspension component ball joint excessively worn centre rear axle joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))”.
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