1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L543 COD
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 04 Dec 1993. Recorded mileage 127,502 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,502 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L543 COD Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2025
- 127,502 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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L543 COD Mileage History
- 30/11/2021122,888 mi
- 01/12/2022127,444 mi+4,556 mi
- 30/06/2025127,502 mi+58 mi
Average of roughly 1,288 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
L543 COD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Land Rover Defender (L543 COD) between November 2021 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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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