1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L742 HRX
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/02/1994. Recorded mileage 199,973 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,973 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
L742 HRX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2025
- 199,973 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 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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L742 HRX Mileage History
- 24/02/2023167,699 mi
- 20/03/2023167,730 mi+31 mi
- 04/04/2024182,170 mi+14,440 mi
- 13/04/2024182,236 mi+66 mi
- 04/04/2025199,973 mi+17,737 mi
Average of roughly 15,312 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L742 HRX 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 (L742 HRX) between February 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 April 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), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached a frame bracket bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached a frame bracket bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))”.
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