1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · 277 ATA
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 1994. Recorded mileage 38,773 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jun 2016. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jun 2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,773 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
277 ATA Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2015
- 38,773 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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277 ATA Mileage History
- 12/10/200616,498 mi
- 13/09/200716,968 mi+470 mi
- 12/09/200818,038 mi+1,070 mi
- 30/01/201023,702 mi+5,664 mi
- 04/02/201129,245 mi+5,543 mi
- 03/02/201230,839 mi+1,594 mi
- 05/02/201333,150 mi+2,311 mi
- 10/01/201435,884 mi+2,734 mi
- 04/06/201538,773 mi+2,889 mi
Average of roughly 2,577 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
277 ATA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Defender (277 ATA) between October 2006 and June 2015.
The record contains 9 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
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