1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L417 BTA
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1993. Recorded mileage 161,061 miles. MOT valid until 26/07/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,061 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
L417 BTA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 161,061 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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L417 BTA Mileage History
- 09/03/2023142,433 mi
- 22/05/2024148,677 mi+6,244 mi
- 22/05/2024148,677 mi
- 15/07/2025155,563 mi+6,886 mi
- 28/07/2026161,061 mi+5,498 mi
Average of roughly 5,500 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L417 BTA 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 (L417 BTA) between March 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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.
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