1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L690 BJR
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12/04/1994. Recorded mileage 2,776 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 2,776 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
L690 BJR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
- 2,776 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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L690 BJR Mileage History
- 22/07/20222,479 mi
- 05/07/20232,714 mi+235 mi
- 11/07/20232,714 mi
- 07/08/20242,761 mi+47 mi
- 25/09/20252,776 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 93 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L690 BJR 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 (L690 BJR) between July 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (25 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Nearside Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bump stop. (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”.
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