1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L796 MAO
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1994. Recorded mileage 171,950 miles. MOT valid until 06/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,950 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
L796 MAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 171,950 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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L796 MAO Mileage History
- 06/04/2023171,842 mi
- 10/05/2024171,876 mi+34 mi
- 10/05/2024171,876 mi
- 01/05/2025171,888 mi+12 mi
- 08/07/2026171,950 mi+62 mi
Average of roughly 33 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L796 MAO 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 (L796 MAO) between April 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 July 2026 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: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
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