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1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L474 KNT

L474 KNT

1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1994. Recorded mileage 20,230 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 13/07/2018
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
20,230 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 13/07/2018
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1994
Engine
2495cc

L474 KNT Key Findings

  • 19 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2017
  • 20,230 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 7 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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L474 KNT Mileage History

  1. 19/05/200651,225 mi
  2. 25/05/200763,651 mi+12,426 mi
  3. 07/06/200763,800 mi+149 mi
  4. 05/06/200876,754 mi+12,954 mi
  5. 08/06/200989,470 mi+12,716 mi
  6. 09/06/200989,476 mi+6 mi
  7. 09/06/2010102,860 mi+13,384 mi
  8. 09/06/2011116,664 mi+13,804 mi
  9. 09/06/2011116,664 mi
  10. 11/06/2012130,226 mi+13,562 mi
  11. 09/07/2013144,547 mi+14,321 mi
  12. 08/07/2014159,262 mi+14,715 mi
  13. 08/07/2014159,262 mi
  14. 03/07/2015173,503 mi+14,241 mi
  15. 06/07/2015173,641 mi+138 mi
  16. 11/07/2016188,514 mi+14,873 mi
  17. 14/07/2016188,514 mi
  18. 06/07/2017202,300 mi+13,786 mi
  19. 07/07/201720,230 mi-182,070 mi

Average of roughly -2,784 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

L474 KNT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 23:14
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Defender (L474 KNT) between May 2006 and July 2017.

The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 07 July 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (4 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: “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”; “Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”; “Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”.

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