1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L456 GCW
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19/01/1994. Recorded mileage 129,970 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/02/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,970 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
L456 GCW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/02/2026
- 129,970 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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L456 GCW Mileage History
- 13/02/2024122,908 mi
- 15/02/2024122,908 mi
- 10/02/2025126,413 mi+3,505 mi
- 12/02/2025126,413 mi
- 10/02/2026129,970 mi+3,557 mi
Average of roughly 3,543 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L456 GCW 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 (L456 GCW) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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