1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L962 XJU
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 1994. Recorded mileage 172,367 miles. MOT expired on 01 Aug 2017. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Aug 2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,367 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L962 XJU Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2016
- 172,367 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L962 XJU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Defender (L962 XJU) between November 2006 and August 2016.
The record contains 9 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 02 August 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings NEARSIDE OF ”; “Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CEN”; “Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mounting”.
L962 XJU Mileage History
- 08/11/2006157,643 mi
- 01/11/2008158,370 mi+727 mi
- 11/11/2009160,127 mi+1,757 mi
- 23/11/2009160,129 mi+2 mi
- 23/11/2009160,131 mi+2 mi
- 01/11/2010161,626 mi+1,495 mi
- 15/05/2012162,430 mi+804 mi
- 17/05/2012162,430 mi
- 13/05/2013165,529 mi+3,099 mi
- 15/05/2013165,529 mi
- 13/05/2014167,499 mi+1,970 mi
- 16/05/2014167,499 mi
- 13/05/2015170,875 mi+3,376 mi
- 18/05/2015170,875 mi
- 23/07/2016172,338 mi+1,463 mi
- 02/08/2016172,367 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 1,513 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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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
Worn valve cover gaskets, oil pan gaskets, and crankshaft seals cause persistent oil leaks. The rear main seal is particularly prone on later Puma models.
- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
Corroded bulkhead earthing points and deteriorating wiring harnesses cause intermittent electrical faults including flickering lights, false warnings, and central locking failures.
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