1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L327 CLJ
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 10/02/1994. Recorded mileage 53,336 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/01/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,336 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
L327 CLJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/02/2025
- 53,336 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
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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L327 CLJ Mileage History
- 14/03/202251,233 mi
- 04/01/202451,882 mi+649 mi
- 15/01/202451,904 mi+22 mi
- 05/02/202553,336 mi+1,432 mi
Average of roughly 725 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
L327 CLJ 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 1994 Land Rover Defender (L327 CLJ) between March 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 February 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis and rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))”; “Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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