1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L38 KSA
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09/09/1993. Recorded mileage 176,945 miles. MOT valid until 29/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,945 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
L38 KSA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 176,945 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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L38 KSA Mileage History
- 23/08/2023169,905 mi
- 07/09/2023169,906 mi+1 mi
- 06/09/2024174,992 mi+5,086 mi
- 23/09/2025176,920 mi+1,928 mi
- 01/10/2025176,945 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 3,340 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L38 KSA 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 (L38 KSA) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 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 (10 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))”; “Front Seat belt missing middle (7.1.2 (a))”; “Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))”.
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