1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L784 EFJ
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 May 1994. Recorded mileage 161,103 miles. MOT expired on 01 May 2019.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 May 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (15 Apr 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,103 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L784 EFJ Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2018
- 161,103 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L784 EFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Defender (L784 EFJ) between April 2006 and May 2018.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 May 2018 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: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)”.
L784 EFJ Mileage History
- 26/04/200692,230 mi
- 26/04/200798,042 mi+5,812 mi
- 29/04/2008103,606 mi+5,564 mi
- 29/04/2009108,828 mi+5,222 mi
- 27/04/2010114,660 mi+5,832 mi
- 27/04/2011121,016 mi+6,356 mi
- 27/04/2012127,860 mi+6,844 mi
- 26/04/2013133,208 mi+5,348 mi
- 29/04/2013133,235 mi+27 mi
- 28/04/2014138,138 mi+4,903 mi
- 27/04/2015142,340 mi+4,202 mi
- 27/04/2015142,340 mi
- 25/04/2016149,203 mi+6,863 mi
- 26/04/2017151,935 mi+2,732 mi
- 02/05/2018161,103 mi+9,168 mi
Average of roughly 5,731 miles per year across 15 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: Below Average
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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
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