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1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L598 BRY

L598 BRY

1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1994. Recorded mileage 170,968 miles. MOT valid until 30/03/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 30/03/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1994
Engine
2495cc

L598 BRY Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
  • 170,968 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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L598 BRY Mileage History

  1. 22/12/2021164,888 mi
  2. 02/03/2023168,793 mi+3,905 mi
  3. 03/03/2023168,793 mi
  4. 19/03/2025170,870 mi+2,077 mi
  5. 31/03/2026170,968 mi+98 mi

Average of roughly 1,424 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

L598 BRY MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (L598 BRY) between December 2021 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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