1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L877 JWL
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29/04/1994. Recorded mileage 210,097 miles. MOT valid until 15/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 210,097 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
L877 JWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 210,097 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 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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L877 JWL Mileage History
- 27/08/2024209,575 mi
- 27/08/2024209,575 mi
- 19/09/2025210,097 mi+522 mi
- 07/10/2025210,097 mi
- 17/10/2025210,097 mi
Average of roughly 458 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L877 JWL 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 (L877 JWL) between August 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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