1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L545 ATT
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 180,621 miles. MOT expired on 27 Aug 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,621 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L545 ATT Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2024
- 180,621 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L545 ATT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Land Rover Defender (L545 ATT) between August 2006 and August 2024.
The record contains 12 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 16 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (20 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing fixing bolts ineffective nsf drop link to front hub bush exce”; “Central Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached rear prop front flange loose inside gearbox (6.1.7 (a) (ii))”.
L545 ATT Mileage History
- 01/08/2006149,733 mi
- 01/08/2006149,733 mi
- 01/08/2007183,128 mi+33,395 mi
- 03/08/2007183,128 mi
- 06/08/2008217,557 mi+34,429 mi
- 11/08/2009225,920 mi+8,363 mi
- 17/08/2009225,920 mi
- 20/10/2010301,805 mi+75,885 mi
- 03/11/2010301,805 mi
- 31/10/2016346,013 mi+44,208 mi
- 30/11/2016346,016 mi+3 mi
- 05/12/2016346,021 mi+5 mi
- 24/07/2019171,367 mi-174,654 mi
- 15/07/2020174,010 mi+2,643 mi
- 05/08/2021175,209 mi+1,199 mi
- 09/08/2021175,216 mi+7 mi
- 04/08/2022178,440 mi+3,224 mi
- 19/08/2022178,445 mi+5 mi
- 23/08/2023179,095 mi+650 mi
- 29/08/2023179,103 mi+8 mi
- 16/08/2024180,621 mi+1,518 mi
Average of roughly 1,712 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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