1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L980 APR
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02/08/1993. Recorded mileage 141,570 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,570 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
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L980 APR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2025
- 141,570 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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L980 APR Mileage History
- 24/07/2023137,810 mi
- 15/07/2024140,401 mi+2,591 mi
- 15/07/2024140,412 mi+11 mi
- 18/07/2025141,552 mi+1,140 mi
- 29/07/2025141,570 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 1,866 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L980 APR 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 (L980 APR) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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