1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L642 EKO
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 15 Mar 1994. Recorded mileage 83,858 miles. MOT valid until 05 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,858 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L642 EKO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 83,858 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.
L642 EKO 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 (L642 EKO) between November 2021 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
L642 EKO Mileage History
- 24/11/202180,412 mi
- 02/02/202380,421 mi+9 mi
- 30/01/202482,277 mi+1,856 mi
- 22/01/202583,359 mi+1,082 mi
- 06/02/202683,858 mi+499 mi
Average of roughly 820 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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
Worn valve cover gaskets, oil pan gaskets, and crankshaft seals cause persistent oil leaks. The rear main seal is particularly prone on later Puma models.
- 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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