1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G16 TAN
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14/12/1994. Recorded mileage 161,717 miles. MOT valid until 31/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,717 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 2495cc
G16 TAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2026
- 161,717 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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G16 TAN Mileage History
- 22/08/2023154,449 mi
- 01/09/2023154,449 mi
- 27/08/2024157,895 mi+3,446 mi
- 28/08/2025160,375 mi+2,480 mi
- 02/09/2026161,717 mi+1,342 mi
Average of roughly 2,399 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G16 TAN 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 1994 Land Rover Defender (G16 TAN) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 September 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: Lighting (8 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Number plate deteriorated, non reflective/discolo”; “Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer”; “Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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