1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L864 BHA
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13 Dec 1993. Recorded mileage 257,578 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 257,578 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L864 BHA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/07/2026
- 257,578 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L864 BHA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Land Rover Defender (L864 BHA) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to”; “Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced suspension a”; “Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced suspension ”.
L864 BHA Mileage History
- 07/06/2023244,569 mi
- 21/05/2024250,192 mi+5,623 mi
- 17/06/2024250,251 mi+59 mi
- 12/08/2025254,899 mi+4,648 mi
- 21/07/2026257,578 mi+2,679 mi
Average of roughly 4,168 miles per year across 5 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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