1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L550 BFD
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 1993. Recorded mileage 229,661 miles. MOT expired on 24 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 May 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 Jun 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 229,661 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L550 BFD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2023
- 229,661 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L550 BFD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Land Rover Defender (L550 BFD) between November 2021 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 May 2023 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: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface not reflecting (4.8.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis as marked (2.1.2 (e) (i))”; “Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel foot brake travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))”.
L550 BFD Mileage History
- 01/11/2021228,835 mi
- 02/02/2022228,925 mi+90 mi
- 10/02/2022228,938 mi+13 mi
- 26/05/2023229,661 mi+723 mi
Average of roughly 528 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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