1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L812 GTH
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28/10/1993. Recorded mileage 222,032 miles. MOT valid until 17/10/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/10/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 222,032 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
L812 GTH Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2026
- 222,032 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (34 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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L812 GTH Mileage History
- 03/10/200697,649 mi
- 25/09/2007104,507 mi+6,858 mi
- 25/09/2007104,507 mi
- 12/09/2008110,539 mi+6,032 mi
- 15/09/2008110,539 mi
- 09/09/2009116,803 mi+6,264 mi
- 16/09/2010123,224 mi+6,421 mi
- 09/09/2011129,895 mi+6,671 mi
- 15/09/2012134,202 mi+4,307 mi
- 29/09/2012134,202 mi
- 20/05/2014140,181 mi+5,979 mi
- 20/05/2014140,181 mi
- 28/04/2015147,489 mi+7,308 mi
- 07/05/2016157,883 mi+10,394 mi
- 10/05/2017166,620 mi+8,737 mi
- 10/05/2017166,620 mi
- 10/05/2018174,009 mi+7,389 mi
- 03/05/2019182,538 mi+8,529 mi
- 20/10/2020193,386 mi+10,848 mi
- 20/10/2020193,386 mi
- 19/10/2021199,198 mi+5,812 mi
- 28/09/2022204,606 mi+5,408 mi
- 26/09/2023209,613 mi+5,007 mi
- 01/10/2024213,175 mi+3,562 mi
- 13/10/2025217,963 mi+4,788 mi
- 02/10/2026222,032 mi+4,069 mi
Average of roughly 6,220 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
L812 GTH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Land Rover Defender (L812 GTH) between October 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (34 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”.
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