1993 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Diesel 2.5L Diesel · L892 BRU
1993 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Diesel (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19 Oct 1993. Recorded mileage 214,843 miles. MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER 90 DEFENDER TURBO DIESEL
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 214,843 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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L892 BRU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 214,843 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L892 BRU 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 90 Defender Turbo Diesel (L892 BRU) between February 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Union to Master cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
L892 BRU Mileage History
- 03/02/2023210,116 mi
- 02/02/2024212,178 mi+2,062 mi
- 11/04/2025213,831 mi+1,653 mi
- 24/04/2025213,834 mi+3 mi
- 08/04/2026214,843 mi+1,009 mi
Average of roughly 1,488 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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