1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L994 CTY
1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1993. Recorded mileage 66,471 miles. MOT expired on 13 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,471 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L994 CTY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/12/2023
- 66,471 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L994 CTY 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 (L994 CTY) between November 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
L994 CTY Mileage History
- 10/11/202162,212 mi
- 15/11/202264,145 mi+1,933 mi
- 15/11/202264,145 mi
- 14/12/202366,471 mi+2,326 mi
Average of roughly 2,036 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
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