1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L461 GHV
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11/08/1993. Recorded mileage 59,421 miles. MOT valid until 25/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,421 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
L461 GHV Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2026
- 59,421 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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L461 GHV Mileage History
- 27/06/202358,999 mi
- 27/06/202358,999 mi
- 14/06/202459,220 mi+221 mi
- 14/06/202459,220 mi
- 05/06/202559,348 mi+128 mi
- 05/06/202559,348 mi
- 16/06/202659,421 mi+73 mi
- 16/06/202659,421 mi
Average of roughly 142 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
L461 GHV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Land Rover Defender (L461 GHV) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 16 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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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