1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L394 AFD
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1993. Recorded mileage 181,220 miles. MOT valid until 24/03/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,220 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
L394 AFD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 181,220 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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L394 AFD Mileage History
- 17/01/2024173,271 mi
- 23/01/2024173,271 mi
- 30/01/2025178,185 mi+4,914 mi
- 16/03/2026181,215 mi+3,030 mi
- 25/03/2026181,220 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 3,638 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L394 AFD 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 (L394 AFD) between January 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 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: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). 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: “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged kinked on caliper (1.1.11 (c))”; “Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded footwell (1.1.21 (e) (i))”; “Registration plate inscription illegible cable ties (0.1 (b))”.
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