1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L588 BRY
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1994. Recorded mileage 129,848 miles. MOT expired on 13 Feb 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,848 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L588 BRY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2025
- 129,848 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L588 BRY 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 (L588 BRY) between January 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Front Steering component casing not properly attached steering damper spring insecure (2.1.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of t”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of th”.
L588 BRY Mileage History
- 26/01/2023124,856 mi
- 29/01/2024127,289 mi+2,433 mi
- 07/02/2024127,289 mi
- 12/02/2025129,848 mi+2,559 mi
- 14/02/2025129,848 mi
Average of roughly 2,430 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
Corroded bulkhead earthing points and deteriorating wiring harnesses cause intermittent electrical faults including flickering lights, false warnings, and central locking failures.
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